51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window

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Open rear door window completely.

Disconnect battery negative lead.

Remove and install window cavity trim on outside of rear door, refer to 51 22 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP ON REAR DOOR ON LEFT OR RIGHT .

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

Remove and install cover on fixed door window of inside rear door, refer to 51 34... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON FIXED DOOR WINDOW OF REAR DOOR, INSIDE LEFT OR RIGHT

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Detach rubber guide (1) and remove trim (2) upwards.

Fig 2: Detaching Rubber Guide & Removing Trim Upwards

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Release screw (1) and lift door window (2) upwards.

Installation:

Fit screw (1) with washer.

Fig 3: Releasing Screw & Lifting Door Window Upwards

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Remove window glass by pulling upward at an angle.

Fig 4: Removing Window Glass

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