54 34 300 Removing and installing/replacing rear window

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GASKET FOR REAR WINDOW .
Move rear window down.

NOTE: In the case of a defective electric motor for rear window, this must be cranked down via the emergency operation.

Bond adhesive tape (1) over the window edge at left, right and center.

Close rear window and mark on adhesive tape (1) underneath window guide.

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Tape

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 54 34 02AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Rear Window Screws

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Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 34 03AZ

Remove pressure plate (2).

Unclip fixed part and carefully tilt rear window forwards.

Installation note:

Ensure fixed part is correctly latched.

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Plate Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1) for heating on left and right.

Remove rear window.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Window Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Adjust rear window height and lateral positioning.

Close rear window and adjust to mark (A).

Replacement:

Retraction depth (A) = Set to 14 mm.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Window Height And Lateral Positioning

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Center rear window at bore hole (1) on left and right.

Fig 6: Identifying Center Rear Window Bore Hole

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WARNING: Power windows unit has no anti-trapping mechanism.

Lower rear window as far as lowermost position (signal for hall effect sensor for rear window down). End position of rear window down is thus detected.

Run a function check.