How to carry out replacement: Window Regulator 320 d BMW E46
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 328 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 323 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 330 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 330 xd, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 330 xi, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 330 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 325 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 325 xi, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 330 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 330 xd, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320 d … View more

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Tools
Replacement: window regulator – BMW 3 (E46). Tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 10
Torx bit T25
Torx bit T30
Ratchet wrench
Plastic trim tool
Round-nose pliers
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Replacement: window regulator – BMW 3 (E46). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: window regulator – BMW 3 (E46). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the car door.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the caps from the door armrest fasteners. Use a plastic trim tool.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: window regulator – BMW 3 (E46). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  3. Step 3
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    Disconnect the wing mirror control module. Use a plastic trim tool.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: window regulator – BMW 3 (E46). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  4. Step 4
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    Disconnect the wing mirror control connectors.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the door handle fastener. Use Torx T25.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the door card trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
    Replacement: window regulator – BMW 3 (E46). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the door card fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  8. Step 8
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    Detach the door card. Use a plastic trim tool.
  9. Step 9
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    Detach the door lock actuator cable.
  10. Step 10
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    Disconnect the audio system speaker connectors. Disconnect the wing mirror control connectors from the door card.
  11. Step 11
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    Detach the door panel sound insulation.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the SRS control module fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the SRS module.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  14. Step 14
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    Detach the door panel sound insulation.
  15. Step 15
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    Install the SRS module.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: window regulator – BMW 3 (E46). To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
  16. Step 16
    Screw in the SRS module fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 17
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    Disconnect the power window module connector.
  17. Step 18
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the power window module. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the power window switch module.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Window Regulator on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320i 2.2 2001 by yourself
    Unscrew the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 21
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    Raise the glass a little and remove it.
    Replacement: window regulator – BMW 3 (E46). Professionals recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold the glass when raising it.Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  21. Step 22
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the window regulator assembly. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 23
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    Squeeze the retainer of the window regulator actuator to release and disconnect it. Use round-nose pliers.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the window regulator actuator.
  24. Step 25
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    Install the power window switch module.
  25. Step 26
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    Tighten the fasteners of the power window module. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 11 Nm torque.
  26. Step 27
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    Attach the window regulator drive gear.
  27. Step 28
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    Tighten the fasteners of the window regulator assembly. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 11 Nm torque.
  28. Step 29
    Attach the retainer of the window regulator actuator.
    Step 30
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    Treat the power window module connector. Use dielectric grease.
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