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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove flat motor for power window  . See 67 62 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FLAT MOTOR FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT POWER WINDOW UNIT .
• Remove door trim panel carrier  

Press down out catches (1) and feed out power window unit (2) from carrier (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Catches And Power Window Unit

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Release Bowden cable (1) from carrier.

Unfasten screws (2).

Feed out power window unit (5) with retaining plate (3) and bracket (4) in direction of arrow from carrier.

Installation: 

Bracket (4) must be correctly seated in carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Power Window Unit

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Replacement: 

Pull window cavity cover strip (1) off retaining plate (2).

Installation: 

Coat window cavity cover strip (1) with water before fitting.

Fig 3: Pulling Window Cavity Cover Strip

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