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

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Release door window glass at rear (do not remove) and stow at bottom in rear door. Refer to 51 34 171 REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR WINDOW .

Plug connection (1) must be disconnected from power window motor (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection From Power Window Motor

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Unscrew nuts (3).

Lever out window regulator (4) and feed out of rear door.

Replacement Only:

Release screws (1).

Turn flat motor (2) and detach from window regulator (3).

Lower end stop (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Lower End Stop

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