51 37 000 Removing and installing complete rear left or right power window regulator

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove inner weather strip. See 51 37 265 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INNER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP FOR DOOR WINDOW, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 37 3AZ .

Raise the power window regulator (2) slightly and detach cable clip (3).

Move side window to the uppermost end position.

Installation note:

Adjust cavity gap. See 51 37... ADJUSTING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WINDOW CAVITY GAP .

Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Regulator And Screws

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Remove cover (1) and slacken underlying screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 37 1AZ .

Feed out cable clip (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Clip And Cover

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Pull out power window regulator (1) towards top slightly.

Lift out cable holder (2) from power window regulator (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Remove power window regulator (1).

Installation note:

Run a function check.

Fig 3: Identifying Power Window Regulator, Holder And Plug Connection

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After installation:

Adjust rear door window. See 51 37 154 ADJUSTING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW .