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

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Remove outer window recess cover strip, refer to 51 21 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING WINDOW RECESS COVER STRIP ON OUTSIDE OF LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

Adjust door window, refer to 51 32 154 ADJUSTING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW .

Version with side airbag in front door:

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

Twist door window backwards and lift out from top.

Fig 1: Removing Door Window

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NOTE: Adjustment of the door window is also described in 51 32 154 ADJUSTING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW .