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AR72.10-P-1950-03V Adjustment of the Preload on the Front Window



AR72.10-P-1950-03V Adjustment Of The Preload On The Front Window


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1. Move crank window (1) to upper end position, close front door and check overlap (B) on crank window (1) in front and rear roof seal (18).

The crank window (1) should overlap approx. 2 mm.







Adjusting shown with door foil detached

When the door lining is removed, the short stroke of the crank window (1) can be activated by clamping a long wedge between the locking eye and the left door contact switch and right door contact switch.

2. Open front door, remove covers (2) and loosen nut (3) on front and rear guide rail (4).

Loosen both nuts (3) even if only one guide rail (4) is to be moved. This ensures that the power window does not distort.

3. Move front and rear guide rail (4) from bottom to corresponding nut (3) and retighten nut (3).
4. Close front door and recheck overlap of crank window (1) in roof seal, repeat adjustment of guide rails (4).

The crank window (1) should overlap approx. 2 mm.

5. Open front door, tighten nut (3) on front and rear guide rail (4) with specified tightening torque, install covers (2) and close front door.