51 37 000 Removing and installing complete rear left or right power window regulator: Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Side window (1) must be opened to dimension (A).

A = approx. 150 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Side Window Opening Dimension

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Release screws (1) and remove connecting bracket (2).

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Fig 2: Removing Connecting Bracket

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R57 only:

Disconnect wiring harness mounting (1) from power window regulator (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness Mounting And Power Window Regulator

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Slacken nut (1) (do not release fully).

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Fig 4: Identifying Nut

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Slacken screws (1) on power window regulator (2) (do not release fully).

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Fig 5: Identifying Power Window Regulator With Screws

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Pull out power window regulator (1) towards top slightly.

R52 only:

Lift out cable holder (2) from power window regulator (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3) on flat motor (4).

Remove power window regulator (1).

Fig 6: Removing Power Window Regulator

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