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I have a 1999 BMW 528I sedan. The rear passenger power ...

Sent to Car Experts January 29 2007 at 12:57 PM
   

I have a 1999 BMW 528I sedan. The rear passenger power window at first had trouble going down and then up. Now it fell down and I had to manually lift it back into place. Is it just off track, or with my "average" abilities as a mechanic, can I tackle the job of replacing parts? Thanks in advance!

 

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1999 BMW 528I v-6

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January 29 2007 at 1:51 PM (53 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
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Unfortunalty, it is not off track, most likely the Power Window Regulator has broken and no longer supports the window. This isn't a difficult repair, once you get over removing the door trim panel.

-Rip



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January 29 2007 at 5:23 PM (3 hours and 31 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
what about a schematic of the repair so i can give a shot or at least a picture of the problem?
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January 29 2007 at 5:25 PM (2 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
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Let me see what I can come up with, and i'll post it shortly. I may not have step by step directions, since door panel removal is not offered in our reference, but in any case i'll be able to guide you thru the repair if you need. Be back in a few...

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January 29 2007 at 5:54 PM (28 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         

Alright, here's some pics...i'm going to try and locate some on the removal of the door panel tonight and post them - but don't hold me to it just yet.

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Schematic of the door, with panel removed, weather sheild removed, and regulator exposed.


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January 30 2007 at 12:29 AM (6 hours and 34 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         

Thanks for being patient. Unfortunalty, I could not find any good illustrations, but I did locate written literature on the removal process. I've posted it below...let me know if you need any further help.

Door Trim Panel '99 528 - Rear

  1. Remove door lock knob with an upward pull.
  2. On models equipped with side window roller blinds, proceed as follows: a. unhook top of blind. b. Remove blind by lifting upward and than backward. c. Remove screw at bottom of division channel.
  3. On all models, remove door courtasy lamp, then disconnect electrical connector.
  4. Remove power window switch, then disconnect electrical connector.
  5. Remove inner pull handle bezel mounting screw, then the bezel.
  6. Carefully separate door trim panel clips from door.
  7. Carefully lift trim panel upward out of clips while pushing inner pull handle through panel opening.
  8. Disconnect any remaining linkages and electrical connectors.
  9. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following: a. Inspect trim panel retaining clips for damage and replace as require b. Ensure trim panel is securely attached and properly aligned.



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