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Removing the Window Regulator Motor on a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E91, E90, E92 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Power window motor

How to remove the window regulator motor from a BMW 3 Series? Let's see how to proceed in this video. Disconnect the battery terminals. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws located in the internal door handle (remove the plastic cover with a trim tool, unscrew the screw in the slot). Detach the door panel, disconnect the window regulator and speaker connectors. Now that you have removed the door panel, peel off the adhesive cover from the metal, and unscrew the window regulator motor with a screwdriver. Replace the part and reassemble everything in reverse order.

Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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