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 DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT (PROTECTION)

Version with side airbag in front door:

IMPORTANT: Removing and installing / replacing airbag module on left or right front door,
refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

Twist door window backwards and lift out from top.

NOTE: Adjust door window necessary.

Fig 1: Twisting Door Window Backwards And Lift Out From Top

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