BMW 3 (E46). Manual — part 208

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Remove vapor barrier.

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Detach window from window
regulator as described earlier. Do
not remove window from door. Push
window up and use wedge to hold
in position.

Detach window regulator from door:

Disconnect electrical harness
connector (A) to power window
motor.

Remove regulator mounting nuts
(arrows).

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Remove window regulator through
opening in bottom of door, checking
for any wiring harnesses that might
become snagged during removal.

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Installation is reverse of removal.

Be sure to route wiring harnesses to
keep them away from moving
window mechanism. Use new wire
ties as necessary.

Adjust front window as described
earlier.

Tightening torques

Window motor to
regulator

5 Nm (4 ft-lb)

Window regulator
to door

9 Nm (7 ft-lb)

Window to guide

8 Nm (71 in-lb)

Door window regulator and
motor, removing and installing,
(2-door models)

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Remove door panel as described in

411 Doors

.

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Disconnect negative (-) cable from
battery. Then remove airbag unit
and vapor barrier from door. See

721 Airbag System (SRS)

.

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Remove door glass as described
earlier.

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Lower window regulator completely.

WARNING!

Once the window regulator is
positioned correctly, disconnect
harness connector from power
window motor to prevent accidental
operation of the mechanism.

Detach window regulator from door:

1 - Window motor

2 - Front window rail

3 - Window regulator mechanism

4 - Rear window rail

Disconnect electrical harness
connector to power window motor.

Remove regulator mounting nuts.

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Remove window regulator through
opening in bottom of door, checking
for any wiring harnesses that might
become snagged during regulator

removal.

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Installation is reverse of removal,
noting the following:

Inspect rubber insulators. Replace if
brittle.

After inserting window regulator into
door cavity, install and tighten down
mounting nuts on rear window rail.

Install front window rail mounting
nuts but do not tighten.

Install glass. See

Front door

window, removing and installing
(2-door models)

Tighten upper nut of front rail.

Lower window glass fully.

Tighten front rail lower nuts.

Adjust window. See

Front door

window, adjusting (2-door models)

.

Tightening torques

Window motor to
regulator

5 Nm (4 ft-lb)

Window regulator
to door

9 Nm (7 ft-lb)

Window to guide

8 Nm (71 in-lb)

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General

This repair group covers interior trim
removal and installation procedures.

Refer to the following repair groups for
additional information:

250 Gearshift Linkage

411 Doors

(interior door

panels)

612 Switches

620 Instruments

640 Heating and Air

Conditioning

(IHKA control panel)

650 Radio

721 Airbag System (SRS)

Special tools

Use plastic prying tools or wrap the
screwdriver tip with tape to avoid
marring interior trim.

Plastic prying tool BMW 00 9 321

Interior trim repairs