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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS .

Slacken screws (1 and 2) (do not release).

Remove clamp (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 51 35 POWER WINDOWS, REAR .

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Window Glass

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Installation:

Make sure guide (1) is correctly seated when fitting clamp (2).

Fig 2: Installing Guide

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Release screw on power window unit (2) through bore (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3) from drive (4).

Feed power window unit (2) in direction of arrow out of inner door panel.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection From Drive

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and detach flat motor (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 51 35 POWER WINDOWS, REAR .

Fig 4: Removing Screws And Detach Flat Motor

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IMPORTANT:

The power window unit must be RE-INITIALIZED after it has been installed.