A device for connecting a window pane to a motor vehicle window lifter, said device includes a follower having a basic follower body connected to guide and transport means of the window lifter and a coupling follower body which is to be connected to a pane socket connected to the window pane, a coupling portion of the pane socket being attached to a fastening means in a mounting direction for connecting the pane socket to the follower. The fastening means is pre-installed to the coupling follower body and by actuating the fastening means the coupling portion of the pane socket is braced to the coupling follower body.