Apologies but.. Link to the "Best" Window Regulator Replacement Thread?

[PropellerHead]

The collective wisdom in a place like this is palpable. Just feels good.

Enjoy this community, Gents. It is real.

[ChiefRider]

Really appreciate the assistance folks- All the tips have been great!



I do have the vapor barrier removed, and will use that tip on re-attaching the air bag 180. The car has been sitting in my garage for awhile now as I have been putting this off, will be back at it tomorrow.

[andrewwynn]

Oops wrong thread

[andrewwynn]

Oops wrong thread

[ChiefRider]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

Video at slide 104 shows where the double lock is you'd have to fashion a thin bent rot to get in there and pull it. alternatively, you could figure out which pin out goes to the double black motor and apply higher than normal voltage like 15 V maybe 18 V.


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I think you may have gotten threads crossed- but no worries, I will likely replace the DHC while I am in the door for the window regulator!

[ajacks8]

Originally Posted by ChiefRider

I think you may have gotten threads crossed- but no worries, I will likely replace the DHC while I am in the door for the window regulator!

For DHC, please use genuineBMW!


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[andrewwynn]

Originally Posted by ChiefRider

I think you may have gotten threads crossed- but no worries, I will likely replace the DHC while I am in the door for the window regulator!

Oops yep tapped the wrong place.


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[Salty B.]

Originally Posted by ChiefRider

Really appreciate the assistance folks- All the tips have been great!



I do have the vapor barrier removed, and will use that tip on re-attaching the air bag 180. The car has been sitting in my garage for awhile now as I have been putting this off, will be back at it tomorrow.

I hung it from the bottom hole with a zip tie. There's really no need to disconnect it or the battery.

[ChiefRider]

So I have managed to avoid getting around to finishing this job for the past month, and need to get back to it. I still have my deep reservations about messing around with the airbag- my main reason for avoidance....



I need to power up the window mechanism, and would prefer to just avoid connecting the airbag. I understand this will trigger the airbag lamp, and the code will need to be cleared. Does this require BMW exclusive software, ie dealer only or will a competent indie likely have this?



Thanks!

[andrewwynn]

You do not need to disconnect airbag.


I just remove the airbag screws and do the airbag 180° and re attach with one of the screws. It hangs out past the door so you can't shut the door but non issue for fixing the window regulator.

Lubricate the guides. The friction on the edges of the glass cause most window related problems.

I don't have a link for you but one more helpful tip: use a break away utility knife extended several inches out to cut thru the butyl, you can heat with a heat gun (or with extreme caution including fire extinguisher at the ready), a micro torch to reactivate the butyl glue for the vapor barrier.

Foxwell will reset airbag and abs codes that basic scanners won't.