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How to Insert and Remove the Window Lock on the BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 F11, F10 - Years 2010-2017
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this brief guide, you will find instructions on how to insert and remove the window lock for the BMW 5 Series. First, get in the vehicle and turn on the instrument cluster; locate the window lock button on the driver's window control panel, positioned below the window opening buttons, as shown in the video. Pressing the button will lock the windows, and pressing it again will unlock them; typically, you can also lock just the rear windows or just the front ones, preventing them from opening.

Posted on 25 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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