rattle/noise

[bmwmmn]

Originally Posted by petertn

BMWMMM, is the window lifter the same as the window regulator? I think i need a new regulator but the part no i found was 51338254911 (left front)

To be honest I am really not so sure, sorry.

[petertn]

Thanks X5745li & CharlieHustle!!

I found the kit for $12.00. Unfortuantely the seller says no instructions are provided.

I'm not very technical, On a scale of 1 to 10 how difficult would you rate this job?

[petertn]

Here is the link to the ebat repair kit
BMW X5 E53 98/08 WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIR KIT FRONT - L: eBay Motors (item 220629357050 end time Jul-08-10 13:08:15 PDT)

Here is a link to a pic of the part # Hustle gave in his post..
BMW X5 E53 98/08 WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIR KIT FRONT - L: eBay Motors (item 220629357050 end time Jul-08-10 13:08:15 PDT)

Wondering why the clips look different..Any ideas? Rather than buying the kit, gonna try Hustles idea of just replacing the clips at $1.00 each

[CharlieHustleX5]

BMW Part # 51-33-8-254-781.... This is the part I'm talking about.

[petertn]

Thanks again Hustle...last question, if i am just replacing this clip, is it necessarry to completely unmount the regulator from the door or can i get to this just by removing the inside door panel?

[Foose]

Will this new clip solve my problem in this thread?

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...roll-down.html

[Rockmelon]

the plastic clip can be replaced without removing the window lifter. just move it to a height where it is assessible.

[CharlieHustleX5]

Originally Posted by petertn

Thanks again Hustle...last question, if i am just replacing this clip, is it necessarry to completely unmount the regulator from the door or can i get to this just by removing the inside door panel?

No just roll down the window all the way down. Then click the window switch up until you see a bolt through the square access hole on the bottom area of the regulator. Let me see if I can snap a picture real quick.

[petertn]

Job completed. Hustle, you were right on the money, they clip was broken. cost me $2.00 for a new one at the dealer. Getting the door panel off sounds a lot harder than it really is.

[CharlieHustleX5]

Originally Posted by petertn

Job completed. Hustle, you were right on the money, they clip was broken. cost me $2.00 for a new one at the dealer. Getting the door panel off sounds a lot harder than it really is.

Glad I was of help!