51 35 001 Removing and installing/replacing gearbox for the roller sun blind of left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary work:

Retract the roller sunblind
Remove DOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove the WEATHER STRIP ON THE INSIDE of the triangle window

Partially loosen the cover for the window frame (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Window Frame

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Unfasten screws (1) to (3).

Tightening torque 51 16 18AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Window Frame Screws

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Release screws (1).

Pull the Flex shaft (2) out.

Fig 3: Identifying Flex Shaft And Screws

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Slacken bolt (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Door Bolt

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Swivel the gearbox (1) to the side.

Fig 5: Removing Gearbox

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Pull the gearbox (1) off in direction of arrow.

Fig 6: Pulling Gearbox

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Installation note:

Pivot arm (2) must be vertical.

Feed in gearbox (1) with pivot arm (2), radial shaft axle (3) and Flex shaft (4).

Radial shaft axle (3) must be seated correctly in the gearing.

Fig 7: Identifying Pivot Arm, Gearbox, Radial Shaft Axle And Flex Shaft

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