51 34 471 Replacing rear left or right door window glass (with roller sun blind)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

First move door window glass into position, see next work step
Remove function carrier in rear door, refer to 51 22 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUNCTION CARRIER (WITHOUT ROLLER SUN BLIND) ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR or 51 22 435 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUNCTION CARRIER (WITH ROLLER SUN BLIND) ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR
Remove window cavity cover strip, refer to 51 22 302 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CHROME STRIP FOR WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT

Open door window glass (1) up to measurement "A"

Fig 1: Opening Door Window Glass

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A= approx. 150 mm

Disconnect plug (1) (risk of trapping).

Fig 2: Disconnecting plug

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Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 32 2AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation:

If necessary, initialize power window.

Remove door window glass (1) towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Door Window Glass

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