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Instructions for Removing the Rear Glass

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Side window

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To remove the rear glass of this coupe version, start by pulling off the weatherstrip from the front door, then unscrew the mounting screws of the chrome trim on the roof pillar and remove the trim itself; take off the plastic cover of the door pillar (where the seatbelt is located) and remove the two plastic caps underneath which are two nuts securing the glass; also remove the rubber cover cone of the glass opening hinge and disconnect the ball joint to free it; remove the inner weatherstrip, unscrew the nuts on the pillar, and take out the glass.


Updated on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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