Removing BMW Door Panel & Replacing Window Regulator

Is your BMW's window not operating properly? In this detailed video, Bavarian Otto shows you -- step by step -- how to remove the door panel and window, and how to replace a faulty or broken window regulator, saving you hundreds of dollars over what a dealer would charge for the repair. You can find the BMW window regulator you need at http://www.bavauto.com/


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Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• window
• regulator
• BMW
• DIY

[BMWkamikaze540]

I have a 98 540i pushing 300k miles. My left rear window rolls down fine, but doesn't roll back up, but you can pull it up and down freely by hand. Do I just need a new regulator? Also my front passenger window works fine, but is noticeably slower than the rest and if not rolled up little by little makes some nasty noises, and also rattles when partially rolled down, I fear it's on it's way out too. Any insight is appreciated.

[BavarianAuto]

@BMWkamikaze540

We'd say that both window issues are failed and failing regulators. We have them in-stock at bavauto DOT com

[stanleymejia1]

how do i fix a broken door handle

[BavarianAuto]

@stanleymejia1

The Bentley repair manual will detail door handle replacement. We have the manuals in-stock at bavauto DOT com. What model do you have, and is it inner or outer?

[Eastahtata]

I have a final installation tip. After doing this, you will notice the auto up/down will not operate. Simply close the window and hold button all the way down for 30 seconds. Then open the window and continue pushing the button down all the way for another 30 seconds. Auto up/down should now work

[BavarianAuto]

@Eastahtata

Thanks for the helpful input!

[makemyownpath]

You guys provide the most detailed, professional videos yet when it comes to BMW basic maintenance.

[BavarianAuto]

Your rears will be a bit different. The Bentley repair manual for each chassis (3, 5, 7 series, etc) covers the details for both front and rear. We do keep all of the manuals in-stock (800-535-2002 ).

[u163665]

Thank you. This was extremely helpful.

[BavarianAuto]

@MajorasFear

Yes, it does sound like the guide broke from the drive cable on the regulator. Time for a new regulator.  We have them in-stock at BAVAUTO dot COM.

[MajorasFear]

@BavarianAuto Hello, last night i was rolling down my front passenger window on a 2003 325i as the window was going down it suddenly dropped and fell in. I tried to roll it back up and i could hear the motor working fine, but the window did not go up with it. I then tried to roll the window up and down once more and nothing would happen. My question is: Does this mean i need a new regulator? I hope this is enough information for an answer. Thanks in advance, great video.

[GiantSnipe]

Thanks, it's back at the BMW garage now - since the problem started when under guarantee, they're still doing the repairs. I get the feeling that they know everything about mechanics and very little about computers, which is why they've changed the motor, wing mirror etc, but the problem persists. It was one of the first 2-dr 118's (I think) so maybe something wasn't quite worked out. But thanks for the comment, I'll definitely ask them if they've tried this.