Removing and installing/replacing door window glass, front left or right (Cooper Convertible)

Special tools required: 

• 51 3 240

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove SOUND INSULATION  on front door.
• Remove outer window CHANNEL STRIP .

Removal: 

Slacken multipoint head cap screws (1) on ring gear with special tool 51 3 240.

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Open door window glass (1) to dimension (x) until multipoint head cap screws (2) are accessible.

Dimension x = approx. 150 mm

Release multipoint head cap screws (2).

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Raise holder (1) at lug (2) and remove door window glass (3) in upward direction.

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Installation: 

Make sure door window glass (1) is correctly seated on holder (2) and window guide (3).

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Tighten multipoint head cap screws (2) hand force.

Connect plug connection (3) to power window motor.

Close door window glass (1).

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Tighten multipoint head cap screws (1) on ring gear with special tool 51 3 240.

Tightening torque 51 33 2AZ .

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Required reworking  :

• Adjust door WINDOW GLASS 
• Install outer window CHANNEL STRIP .
• Power window NORMALIZATION .
• Carry out the power windows and crush guard functional check
• Install the SOUND INSULATION  in the front door.