51 33 000 Removing and installing (replacing) power window regulator in left or right front door

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NOTE: Disengage, but do not remove, the door window and secure in the door window frame.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS

Release cable in area (A) from holder.

Release nuts (1) and feed out rear section of power window unit (2).

Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Unit, Cable Position And Nuts

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Release nuts (1) and feed out front section of power window unit (2).

Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ .

Replacement:

Remove FLAT MOTOR

Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Unit And Nuts

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