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

Disconnect negative battery lead.

Version with side airbag:

Removing and installing airbag in left or right front door,

refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

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: Pulling Bowden Cable Backwards, Detach From Door Handle

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Remove connector (1).

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

Fig 2: Unfastening Screws And Remove 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: Pulling Off Guide

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Installation 

1. Install window regulator in locating bracket and install all screws loose.
2. Tighten down screws (1) and (2).

Tightening torque, see 51 33 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Fig 4: Tightening Down Screws

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Installation 

1. Installing door window in clamps of window regulator and adjusting door window,
2. refer to 51 32 154 ADJUSTING DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT (PROTECTION) 

Fig 5: Installing Door Window In Clamps Of Window Regulator And Adjusting Door Window

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Installation 

1. Lower door window down to stop.

Tighten down screws (3) and (4).

Tightening torque, see 51 33 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i

Fig 6: Tightening Down Screws (Lower Door Window Down To Stop)

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Installation 

1. Close door window firmly.

Tighten down screws (5) and (6).

Tightening torque, see 51 33 2A in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i

Fig 7: Tightening Down Screws (Close Door Window Firmly)

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