BMW 51337140587 Front Left Window Regulator

The front and rear window regulator removal procedures are similar.

To remove the rear door window, fully lower the window and remove the door inner trim panel and watershield. Carefully pry up the window inner sealing strip and remove the rubber weatherstrip and plastic window frame trim. Peel back the window sealing strip and remove the mounting bolts to lift the panel from the door. Fully close the window and lower it approximately 4-3/4 inches. Disconnect the battery negative cable and press the window catch outwards to slide the window upwards. Lift the rear first to remove the window from the vehicle.

Feed the window regulator out of the door cavity.

It is important to read through the entire procedure because window adjustment on some models requires BMW special tools.

To remove the front door window, fully open the window and raise it approximately 4.5 inches on E-series chassis models and 5.7 inches on F-series chassis models. Disconnect the battery negative cable and remove the inner trim panel and watershield. Use a flat-bladed tool to pry up the window inner sealing strip and remove the window catches. Slide the window upwards and lift the rear first to remove it from the vehicle.

To remove the rear door window, fully lower the window and remove the door inner trim panel and watershield. Carefully pry up the window inner sealing strip and remove the rubber weatherstrip and plastic window frame trim. Peel back the window sealing strip and remove the mounting bolts to lift the panel from the door. Fully close the window and lower it approximately 4-3/4 inches. Disconnect the battery negative cable and press the window catch outwards to slide the window upwards. Lift the rear first to remove the window from the vehicle.