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Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Door Window Glass (Security)




51 32 170 - Removing and installing/replacing front left or right door window glass (Security)





Special tools required:
- 61 2 071 61 2 070 Cable Set
- 61 3 060 61 3 060 Adapter Lead, Power Window Activation





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove sound insulation in front door Removing and Installing/Replacing Sound Insulation in Left or Right Front Door
- Remove outer window cavity cover strip Removing and Installing/Replacing Window Cavity Cover Strip on Outside of Left or Right Front Door
- Remove inner window cavity cover strip Removing and Installing/Replacing Window Cavity Cover Strip on Inner Front Door

Important!
The insides of the windows have a polycarbonate coating which must not be damaged or scratched.
Clean with antistatic plastic cleaner* only.
* Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service





Connect special tool 61 3 060 61 3 060 Adapter Lead, Power Window Activation to plug connection (1) and special tool 61 2 071 61 2 070 Cable Set.

Important!
Energize power window unit for max. 0.5 seconds in end position (risk of damage).
Energize special tool 61 2 071 61 2 070 Cable Set with 12V, the door window opens or closes through polarity reversal.





Open door window glass to gain access to screws (1).
Slacken bolts (1)
Tightening torque 51 32 2AZ 51 32 Front Door Windows.
Version with window heating:
Disconnect plug connection for window heating lead (braided sleeve) on door side. Pay attention to routing for subsequent installation.

Installation:
If necessary, check ease of movement of window heating lead.





Turn door window glass and lift out towards rear/top.

Installation:
Adjust door window glass Adjusting Left or Right Front Door Window Glass (Security).





Installation:
Initialize power windows Testing and Inspection
Check function.

Important!
Power windows have no anti-trapping mechanism.
There is no "Close" one-touch function or "Close" comfort function in the Security version.