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

Applies to: MINI Cooper Convertible: 2004-2006

This procedure should be performed with vehicle on flat level surface. Do not raise of jack or hoist.
Remove outer window cavity cover strip
Check rear window regulator preset adjustment. See Rear power window regulator, removing and installing in this repair group.
Check that front door is correctly adjusted.
Check that convertible top is correctly adjusted.

Close convertible top.
Side window glass (1) should rest in seal (2) over entire width.
Door window glass (3) should rest in area (A) on side window seal (4).

Vertical adjustment (retraction depth)

Close convertible top.
Open door window.

Attach MINI special tool 51 3 080 to side window glass.
Close side window completely.

Measure retraction depth (A) at areas (C), 6 ± 1.5 mm.
Measure retraction depth in areas (1 and 2), 6 ± 1.5 mm.

Slacken washers (1) of side window (2) with MINI special tool 51 3 240 (do not release fully).
Adjust height (A) of side window (2).
Tighten down washers (1) with MINI special tool 51 3 240.

Tightening torque

Washers to regulator

12 Nm (8.8 in-lb)

Parallelism (B) (window tilt)

Side window top edge (1) must be parallel to contour of seal (**2).
Close side window glass and mark along seal (2) at bottom and top with a water-soluble marker pen.
Clean side window.

Slacken washers (1) of side window (2) with MINI special tool 51 3 240 (do not release fully).
Adjust side window (2) by turning (B).
Tighten down washers (1) with special tool 51 3 240.

Tightening torque

Washers to regulator

12 Nm (8.8 in-lb)

Longitudinal adjustment (C)

Ideal adjustment:
Distance (a) of door window glass (1) to strip (2) of side window:
Dimension (a) = 8.8 ± 1.5 mm

Slacken washers (1) of side window (2) with MINI special tool
51 3 240 (do not release fully).
Adjust side window (2) by turning (C).
Tighten down washers (1) with MINI special tool 51 3 240.

Tightening torque
Washers to regulator	12 Nm (8.8 in-lb)

Gap between side window and side panel

Gap between side window and side panel:
Gaps (A and B) between side window (1) and side panel (2):
Measurement (*A) = 10 mm
Measurement (*B) = 16 mm
*Side window glass must run into seal when soft top is closed.

Open EasyLoad, luggage compartment. Remove plug (1).
Slacken screw (2) underneath.
Adjust measurement (A) by moving side window glass.

Tightening torque

WIndow regulator to body

8 Nm (5.9 ft-lb)

*If setting is not achieved: adjust power window regulator if necessary. See Rear power window regulator, removing and installing in this repair group.

Raise door pillar sealing cloth from inside window cavity cover strip interior. Slacken screw (1) underneath. Adjust measurement (B) by moving side window glass.

Tightening torque

WIndow regulator to body

8 Nm (5.9 ft-lb)

*If setting is not achieved: adjust power window regulator if necessary. See Rear power window regulator, removing and installing in this repair group.

Pre-tension (D) of side window inclination

Side window glass (1) must run into soft top seal when soft top is closed.
Door window glass (2) must rest firmly on side window seal (3) when soft top is open.
It must be possible to pull out the paper strip with moderate friction resistance.

Adjust pre-tension (D) by turning toothed knurled nut (1) on mounting (2) with MINI special tool 51 2 220.

Tightening torque
Motor to window regulator	3 Nm (26.5 in-lb)
Window glass to regulator	12 Nm (8.8 ft-lb)
WIndow regulator to body	8 Nm (5.9 ft-lb)
Connecting bracket to body	8 Nm (5.9 ft-lb)
Seat belt to body	36 Nm (26.5 ft-lb)

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MINI Repair & Technical Literature: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/mini/

Before Performing any Work

Please read Cautions and Warnings before proceeding with any work on your vehicle

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MINI Cooper Service Manual 2002-2006

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