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    4. : How to disassemble BMW 3 Series car window lifters

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Window motor
Operation: How to disassemble BMW 3 Series car window lifters

Do you want to remove the mirror of your BMW and don't know how to do it? Let's see the right steps together in this video. Before starting the disassembly work, let's disconnect the battery terminals. If you can't find it, don't be afraid, in your BMW it is located in the rear hood and not in the front like in most cars. Using a torx 20 insert screwdriver we go to unscrew the inside door handle, being careful not to scratch it. Remove the large clip with a plastic spatula, unscrew the screw placed in the slot, once removed, also unscrew the one of the interior door opening lever. We detach the door panel, unhook the clamps of the window lifters, of the speakers. Let's not lose all the interlocking clips placed behind the plastic panel that we removed earlier. We disconnect the terminals of the mirror power supply, remove the plastic coating and unscrew the pins with the screwdriver, we extract the mirror from the outside by sliding the power supply wire. We unscrew with a socket wrench and suitable insert, the pins of the glass rail. We remove both internal and external glass seals e. We remove the glass by sliding it upwards, being careful not to break it. Always disassemble the window lifter motor with the socket wrench, disconnect the power supply terminals and pull it out of its seat. We remove the track and the window lifter from the door sheet. Let's start reassembling everything, starting from the track and the window lifter, let's get help from someone in supporting the glass.


Posted on 27 September 2023 by ScegliAuto

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