51 32 140 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right door window (fixed) (Z3 roadster)

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Remove door trim panel, refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (Z3 ROADSTER, M ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE, M COUPE) .

Partially remove inner foil.

Installation:

If necessary, replace defective inner foil.

Fig 1: Removing Defective Inner Foil

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Unfasten screw.

Fig 2: Removing Screw

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Unfasten screws (1 ... 2) and carefully lift door window (3) up to remove.

Fig 3: Adjusting Door Window

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Installation:

Screw (1) is longer than the remaining screw.

Adjusting door window, refer to 51 32 154 ADJUSTING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR WINDOW (Z3 ROADSTER) .

Only replace:

If necessary, remove guide rubber (1).

Fig 4: Removing Guide Rubber

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Installation:

Guide rubber (1) is cemented in area (2).