Necessary preliminary tasks

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Open door window glass (1) down to distance (A)

A = approx. 120 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Door Window Glass Distance

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IMPORTANT: Disconnect plug connection (1) from power window motor (2) (risk of trapping).

Lever out catches (3) with screwdriver (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Catch (3) must be correctly clipped into place.

Carry out function check on power window unit and anti-trapping protection.

If necessary, NORMALIZE power window unit.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection From Power Window Motor

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Installation:

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

Catch
Buffer stop

Fig 3: Identifying Catch, Bump Stop And Window Guide
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Remove door window glass (1) towards top.

Installation:

Door window glass does not need to be adjusted.

Fig 4: Removing Door Window Glass

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