MINI Cooper 2002-2006 Rear window regulator, removing and installing (convertible)

Abstract: This article describes how to replace rear window regulator (convertible)

Applies to: MINI Cooper Convertible: 2004-2006

Removing

• Remove rear seat bottom and backrest.
• Open convertible top.

• Unclip rear side trim clip (1).
• Detach mucket (2) in direction of arrow from side trim (4).
• Remove fastener (3).

• Remove seat belt fastener (1) on entrance cover strip (2).

• Lever out expansion rivets (1). Release screw (2).
• Unclip clips (3) and remove side trim (4) inwards and upwards.

• Lever out catches (1) on inner window cavity cover strip (2).

• Carefully lever out window cavity cover strip (1) with MINI special tool 00 9 317 towards top.
• Remove outer window cavity cover strip.

• Open side window (1) to approximately 150 mm (A).

• Remove fasteners (1) and remove connecting bracket (2).

• Loosen fastener (1), do not remove.

• Loosen fastener (1) on power window regulator (2), do not remove.

• Pull out power window regulator (1) towards top slightly.
• Lift out cable holder (2) from power window regulator (1).
• Disconnect plug connection (3) on motor (4).
• Remove power window regulator (1).

Installing

• Preset dimension (A) to 18.5 mm at power window regulator (1).

  Caution

  Do not operate window regulator before setting dimension A

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

• To adjust, loosen (1) on power window regulator (2).

• 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

• Remainder of installation is reverse of removal, remember to adjust rear window glass before operating motor or glass breakage could occur. See Rear power window, adjusting in this repair group.

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