51 33 000 Removing and installing power window in front door, left or right (Protection)

Remove front door window glass,

refer to 51 32 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR WINDOW .

Release cable tie (1) and disconnect plug connection (2) from power window mechanism.

Fig 1: Releasing Cable Tie And Disconnect Plug Connection From Power Window Mechanism

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Pull off guide (1).

Fig 2: Pulling Off Guide

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Unscrew bolts (1).

Slacken screws (2) and remove complete power window towards bottom.

Fig 3: Unscrewing Bolts And Slacken Screws

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Installation 

1. Place power window in locating bracket (1) and insert all screws loose.
2. Note installation position of nut (2).

Fig 4: Placing Power Window In Locating Bracket

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Installation 

1. Tighten screws (1) and (2).

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

Fig 5: Tightening Screws

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Installation 

1. Install door window glass and locate with clamping jaw (1) and clamping screw (2).
2. Adjust door window glass,
3. refer to 51 32 154 ADJUSTING DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT (PROTECTION) .

Fig 6: Installing Door Window Glass And Locate With Clamping Jaw And Clamping Screw

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Installation 

1. Lower door window down to stop.

Tighten screws (1).

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

Fig 7: Tightening Screws (Lower Door Window Down To Stop)

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Installation 

1. Close door window firmly.

Tighten screws (1).

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

Fig 8: Tightening Screws (Close Door Window Firmly)

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