DIY: 2006 BMW X5 Window Clips

[cn90]

My plastic clips are new but when I raise or lower window, roughly where the glass is 1/4 up to about 1/2 up, I hear some grinding noise.

Does this mean the plastic pulleys are going out? If truly plastic pulleys, then my only option is a new window regulator, which is about $150 at local dealer.

For those with "sliding clips" issue: what are the symptoms?

[cn90]

An little UPDATE...

- In my previous posts, I mentioned using Channel Lock Pliers to squeeze the Cable "Ferrule" inward b/c the RegFix Plastic Clip is tight.

- Now I think it is probably easier with a small C-Clamp + Torx #15 bit.

- Just firmly squeeze it in and make sure you don't break the plastic clip.

- Photo to show the idea of C-Clamp...