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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Electrically move the door window glass until the brackets (1) are accessible via the opening on window guide rails (2 and 3).

Press the brackets (1) toward the outside with a suitable tool and feed out the door window glass upwards out of bracket (1).

Fig 1: Pressing Brackets Towards Outside With Suitable Tool

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Slide door window glass (1) fully upwards and fix in the window frame with adhesive tape (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Door Window Glass And Adhesive Tape

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release nuts (2 and 3).

Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ .

Feed out power window regulator from inner door panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Power Window Regulator Plug Connection And Nuts

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