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Quarter Window Regulator: Service and Repair




51 37 000 - Removing and Installing Complete Rear Left or Right Power Window Regulator






Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear side trim panel
- Remove inner window cavity cover strip
- Remove outer window cavity cover strip






Side window (1) must be opened to dimension (A).
A= - approx. 150 mm






Release screws (1) and remove connecting bracket (2).
Tightening torque 51 37 4AZ [1][2]Quarter Window Regulator.






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






Slacken nut (1) (do not release fully).
Tightening torque 51 37 3AZ [1][2]Quarter Window Regulator.







Slacken screws (1) on power window regulator (2) (do not release fully).
Tightening torque 51 37 3AZ [1][2]Quarter Window Regulator.






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






Close window completely.
Check gap dimensions (A and B) between side window (1) and flange on side panel (2) and adjust if necessary.
Dimension (A) = 16 mm
Dimension (B) = 10 mm






To do so, slacken screws (1) on power window regulator (2).
Tightening torque 51 37 3AZ [1][2]Quarter Window Regulator.






Open soft top and soft top compartment lid.
Fit window cavity cover (1).
Preset dimension (C) between window cavity cover (1) and flange on side panel (2).
Dimension (C) = 24 mm

Installation:
Check function.
Adjust rear side window Adjusting Rear Left or Right Side Window.