51 33 000 Removing and installing power window regulator in left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Door Window Glass .

IMPORTANT: Disconnect plug connection (1) from power window motor (2) (risk of trapping).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection From Power Window Motor

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Lever out cover (1) and release nut underneath.

Unscrew nut (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque, see 51 33 2A in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Releasing Nut Underneath

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Installation:

Clip drive cable (3) correctly into clips (1 and 2).

Open clip (1) points forward and that of clip (2) downwards.

Fig 3: Ensuring Clip (1) Points Forward And Clip (2) Points Downward

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Removal of window lift:

Feed out rear window lift rail
Feed out front window lift rail

Fig 4: Removing Window Lift Rail
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Installation:

Insert adjusting plate (1) on rear window lift rail (3) correctly into guide on window lift support (2).

Replacement only:

Remove flat motor (4).

Fig 5: Inserting Adjusting Plate (1) On Rear Window Lift Rail (3)

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Replacement only:

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

Installation:

Tightening torque, see 67 62 1AZ in ELECTRICAL DRIVES - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 6: Releasing Screws (1) And Detaching Flat Motor (2)

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