51 32 170 Removing and installing / replacing door window glass, front left or right (sedan)

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NOTE: When removing door lock, it is not necessary to remove window cavity cover strips or seals.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open door window to 105 mm.
Remove sound insulation in front door
E87 only:
Remove outer window cavity cover strip
E90 only:
Remove inner window cavity seal
Door window glass (1) must be opened to dimension (A).
A = approx. 105 mm

IMPORTANT: Disconnect plug connection (2) from power window motor (3) (risk of trapping).

Lever out catches (4) with screwdriver (5) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Catch (4) must be correctly clipped into place.

Carry out function check on power window unit and antitrapping protection.

If necessary, normalize power window unit.

Fig 1: Removing Catches With Screwdriver
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Installation:

Following parts of window guide (3) must not be damaged or missing:

Catch
Buffer stop

Fig 2: Identifying Catch And Buffer Stop

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When removing door lock:

Slide door window glass upwards and secure in door window frame with adhesive tapes or plastic wedge.

When removing door window glass:

Turn door window glass and lift out towards rear/top.

Fig 3: Removing Door Window Glass

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