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    4. : Instructions for disassembling the glass lifting mechanism

BMW X5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW X5 E53 - Years 1999-2006
Part: Window motor
Operation: Instructions for disassembling the glass lifting mechanism

In order to disassemble the rear window lifting mechanism it is obviously necessary to remove the door panel: before starting to remove the panel, it is first necessary to unhook the support of the triangular glass curtain which is applied to the door pillar by means of claws a metal spring; it is therefore sufficient to leverage the two ends to be able to release it; at this point, remove the trim molding on the panel, unhook the lock cable from the handle and release the pressure locks along the edges to remove the panel by disconnecting the relative sockets; then remove the external glass scraper band and the descender to be able to extract the glass and complete the disassembly of the glass lifting mechanism complete with motor.


Posted on 26 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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