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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2223 (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: 

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: Inserting Flange And Door Window Glass Dimension
G09879394Courtesy 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 Pin And Lock Nut
    G09879395Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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  • • 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.