51 32 154 Adjusting left or right front door window

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Special Tools Required:

51 3 080

Ideal Adjustment :

Retraction depth along window edge min. 6 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Retraction Depth

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Measuring Retraction Depth:

Open door, attach special tool 513 080 to door window glass and close door.

Fig 2: Measuring Retraction Depth

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Adjusting Door Window Glass:

NOTE: Partially detach soundproofing in areas (1) and (3) only.

Side airbag (2) remains fitted.

For partial detachment of soundproofing, follow procedure detailed in Removing and installing/replacing soundproofing in left or right front door, refer to 51 48 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR, LEFT OR RIGHT

Fig 3: Partially Detaching Soundproofing

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows soundproofing removed.
Slacken off nuts (1) and (3) (do not release fully).
Close door window glass with window lift (2) fully and if necessary press upwards until ideal setting is obtained.
Tighten down nuts (1) and (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 32 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Adjusting Front Door Window Glass

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