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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1775 (BODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR)FRONT MANUALLY OPERATED WINDOWS51 32... ADJUSTING VERTICAL DIMENSION OF FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

51 32... Adjusting vertical dimension of front left or right side window

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 51 32... Adjusting vertical dimension of front left or right side window

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Special tools required:

Prerequisite:

Vehicle must be standing on its wheels on a level floor
FRONT DOOR correctly adjusted to fit

IMPORTANT: When closing, the door window glass must not jam on the trim strip in any area of the window (window glass breakage).

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove OUTER WINDOW CAVITY WEATHER STRIP .
Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Vertical dimension

Raise the door window.

Close front door.

Measure dimension (A) with special tool 51 0 342 between flange (1) and door window glass (2).

A 10.7 mm ± 0.8 mm

Inside of flange edge (1) to door window glass (2) in area of B-pillar.

Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Flange And Door Window Glass Using Special Tool (51 0 342)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Adjusting vertical dimension

Connect special tool 51 0 400 to adjustment pin (1) and release nut (2).
Tightening torque 51 33 6AZ .
Turn screw (1) to adjust dimension and lock with nut (2). Check dimension.
If necessary, repeat operations.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Window Screw And Nut
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.