51 33 000 Removing and installing / replacing power window regulator in left or right front door: Notes

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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Carry out work on the power window regulator only when the power window motor is de-energized.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS

Slacken bolt (1).

Tightening torque 51 33 3AZ .

Release screws (4).

Tightening torque 51 33 2AZ .

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Installation note:

Holder (2) must be correctly seated on inner door panel rail.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Holder, Screws And Bolt

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Removal of power window regulator:

Feed out left-hand window lift rail
Feed out right-hand window lift rail

Fig 2: Identifying Right And Left Hand Window Lift Rail
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Installation note:

Make sure the guide lug (2) of the power window (1) is correctly seated in recess of door structure.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Lug And Power Window Unit

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