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Originally Posted by steveboy
How much should it cost for a standard auto body shop to replace a window regulator? I believe it was $500.00 for my driver side 6-mos ago and now my rear driver side regulator is broken. I might just try the DIY myself....just don't know how long it will take me to do myself and its cold here in the east now.
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The part is $178 from the dealer (ebay has some for less but I am not sure if they are OEM). Then about 2 hours labor.
The hardest thing is to get the door(big plastic cover) off the door frame then peeling of the moisture/sound barrier. Just have to be patient with x-acto knife.
My indy shop wanted $450 and dealer probably a little more. but none was able to work on it right away and my window stuck on the opening position.
I followed this instruction:
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...nt-bmw-x5.html
BTW I recommend getting the tools from bavaauto to work on doors etc, it's nylon so won't scratch any wood/plastic/metal trims.
Good luck.