Withdrawal
Front door glass
Note. BMW recommends replacing the plastic "holders" glass each time the glass is released from the clamps.
1. Fully lower the glass and raise it approximately 140 mm (distance is measured at the rear edge of the glass).
2. On models with power windows, disconnect the wire from the negative battery terminal (see chapter 5A).
3. Remove the door lining and soundproofing (see paragraph 12).
4. Using a wide flat tool, carefully separate the outer glass seal from the door (start from the trailing edge of the seal) (pic. 14.4). Put a piece of cardboard between the door and the tool (not to scratch the paintwork).
5. Loosen the bolts of the front and rear glass clamps (pic. 14.5, a, b).
6. Pull the glass out of the window opening (starting from the back) and remove it from the car (pic. 14.6).
Front door power window
7. Release the glass from the power window clips (see above). Keep in mind that the glass does not have to be removed. It is enough to fix the glass in a fully raised position with adhesive tape.
8. Turn out bolts of fastening of a back directing of glass and lower directing down (pic. 14.8).
9. On models with power windows, disconnect the wiring connectors from the power window motor and release the wiring harness from the fasteners.
10. On all models, remove the power window mounting nuts, remove the retainers, and lower the power window assembly down. Remove the power window from the door opening (first take out the back of the power window) (pic. 14.10, a, b).
11. Turn out bolts of fastening and disconnect the electric motor from a window regulator (if it exists) (pic. 14.11, a, b).
Rear door glass
Note. BMW recommends replacing the plastic "holder "glass each time the glass is released from the clamps.
12. Remove the door lining and soundproofing (see paragraph 12).
13. Using a wide flat tool, carefully separate the outer glass seal from the door (start from the trailing edge of the seal) (pic. 14.13). Put a piece of cardboard between the door and the tool (not to scratch the paintwork).
14. Carefully detach the plastic door lining, then bend back the inner glass seal in the area of the front end of the door (for access to the cladding fixing screws). Turn out screws, disconnect a protective film from facing and remove facing from the car (pic. 14.14, a-c).
15. Fully lower the glass, then raise it approximately 115 mm (measuring at the front end of the glass). On models with power windows, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal (see chapter 5A).
16. Loosen the glass clamp screw (pic. 14.16).
17. Take out glass from a door.
Fixed rear door glass
18. Since the fixed rear door glass is glued, this glass must be replaced at a specialized service station.
Rear door power window
19. Remove the door lining and soundproofing (see paragraph 12).
20. Fully lower the glass, then raise it approximately 11.5 mm (measuring at the front end of the glass) so that the glass clamp screw is visible. Loosen the screw and fully raise the glass (pic. 14.16). Secure glass with tape (pic. 14.20).
21. On models with power windows, disconnect the wire from the negative battery terminal (see chapter 5A). Disconnect the electrical connector from the power window motor (pic. 14.21) and release the wiring harness from the fasteners.
22. On all models, unscrew the power window mounting bolts, lift its lower part and remove the power window from the door hole (pic. 14.22).
23. Turn out two bolts of fastening and remove the electric motor from a window regulator (if it exists) (pic. 14.23).
Rear side fixed glass (model "tourist")
24. Since the rear fixed side glass is glued, this glass must be replaced at a specialized service station.
Installation
Front door glass
25. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal. Moisten the outer glass seal with soapy water (dishwashing detergent). Install new "holders" glass clamps (pic. 14.25). Before installing the door soundproofing, loosen the bolts securing the rear window guide (pic. 14.8) Connect battery (if it was disabled) and lower the glass completely. Tighten the rear rail mounting bolts. Check the operation of the power window and make sure that the glass moves smoothly and without binding.
Front door power window
26. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal. Install glass and adjust it (see above).
Rear door glass
27. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal. Install new "holders" glass clamps (pic. 14.25). Before installing the soundproofing of the door, check the operation of the power window and make sure that the glass moves smoothly and without binding.
Fixed rear door glass
28. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the glass seal is correctly positioned in the door.
Rear door power window
29. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal. Before installing the soundproofing of the door, check the operation of the power window and make sure that. that the glass moves smoothly and without sticking.