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

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Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Remove and install/replace airbag module on front left or right door, refer to RESTRAINTS article. See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

Remove window in front door, refer to 51 32 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR WINDOW

Pull Bowden cable (1) backwards, detach from door handle and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Bowden Cable

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Remove connector (1).

Unfasten screws (2) and remove loudspeaker box (3).

Fig 2: Removing Loudspeaker Box

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Remove connector from window regulator drive unit.

Pull off guide (1).

Unfasten screws (only loosen lower 3 screws) and remove complete cable on window regulator.

Fig 3: Removing Connector & Cable From Window Regulator Drive Unit

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Installation:

Install window regulator in locating bracket and install all screws loosely.

Tighten down screws (1) and (2). Tightening torque, refer to 51 33 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Installing Window Regulator In Locating Bracket

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Installation:

Install door window in clamps of window regulator and adjusting door window. Refer to 51 32 154 ADJUSTING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW .

Fig 5: Installing Door Window To Window Regulator

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Installation:

Lower door window down to stop.

Tighten down screws (3) and (4).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 33 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 6: Tightening Window Regulator Screws (3) & (4)

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Installation:

Close door window firmly.

Tighten down screws (5) and (6).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 33 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 7: Tightening Window Regulator Screws (5) & (6)

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