Necessary preliminary tasks

• Open door window to 105 mm.
• Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR 

E87 only: 

• Remove OUTER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP 

E84/90 only: 

• Remove INNER WINDOW CAVITY SEAL 

Door window glass (1) must be opened to dimension (A).

A = approx. 105 mm

Lever out catches (4) with screwdriver (5) in direction of arrow.

Installation: 

Catch (4) must be correctly clipped into place.

Carry out function check on power window unit and anti-trapping protection.

If necessary, NORMALIZE power window unit.

Installation: 

Following parts of window guide (3) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Catch
2. Bump stop
   Fig 2: Identifying Catch, Bump Stop And Window Guide

   Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

When removing door lock: 

Slide door window glass upwards and secure in door window frame with adhesive tapes or plastic wedge.

When removing door window glass: 

Turn door window glass and lift out towards rear/top.