51 32 170 Removing and installing/replacing door window glass, front left or right

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Remove window cavity cover strip on outside. Refer to 51 21 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP ON OUTSIDE OF FRONT DOOR .

Remove sound insulation on front door. Refer to 51 48 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Open door window glass to distance (A).

A = approx. 145 mm.

CAUTION: Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Loosen screws (1).

Detach glass (3) from window regulator (2), turn and lift out towards rear/top from front door.

Fig 1: Identifying Window Glass And Regulator

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Installation:

Each time the door window glass is removed or replaced, the holders (2) must be replaced.

If necessary, fit new screws (1) and nuts (3) on door window glass (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Nuts On Door Window Glass

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Adjust door window glass. Refer to 51 32 154 ADJUSTING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW .