Applicable to 4 Door
and 2 Door BMW’s.

Tools Necessary:
T-20 Torx Wrench
T-27 Torx Wrench
Flathead Screwdriver
Pliers

1. Remove door panel.

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2. Peel back vapor barrier.
3. Remove inside door handle (Use T-20 for this) Pull back and out to remove handle assembly. Unclip the black rod holder to the left with a set of pliers. Use the pliers behind the door and squeeze clip while pulling out on rod.

BMW Windows Actuator Change

4. Unscrew plunger hanger. Use a flathead screw driver and pliers for this. Its easier to apply pressure under the screw while twisting. Since its plastic, you can easily push it back in by accident.

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5. Remove Locking assembly by removing 3 torx screws using a T-27 Torx wrench.

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6. Once the lock assembly is loose you can drop in down a little and see where the actuator sits. Include on this picture is the inside view of the actuator on the lock assembly. See picture.

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7. The actuator can be removed with the latch loose inside the door so dont worry about trying to take the lock assembly out. Take your flathead screwdriver and place is on the left side of the actuator. This will disengage the retainer clip (Black clip left of the actuator) on the side of the actuator. Pull up to release the actuator rocking upwards front to back.

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8. Here is the actuator still connected to the harness. Just push down on the slider clip to remove.

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9. Make sure you lubricate the latch assembly before reinstalling the new actuator.

10. As always, installing the new actuator is the reverse. Lining up the new actuator on the lock assembly is the hardest part. It only lines up one way so keep trying until you can push to the original position.

Here are some pictures of the actuator if you are curious of what it looks like.

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You can find new actuators on line starting $52 for a new or $25 for used. Keep in mind that the rear actuators have a different part number from the front.

This should take you about 15 to 30 minutes depending on your skill level. Use my knowledge but don’t blame me if you break something.

Source: bimmerfest.com
Author: termignoni
Full link: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131544

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