BMW 3 Series Rear Window Regulator Replacement

[@ZHP330]

This is a great video. Well demonstrated. I've done this more then a few times. It really is just this easy. But to those that watched and reading the comments... The Styrofoam barrier is actually very vital to put back in place. Be careful when removing. Its also a vapor barrier as water on the road when it rains can make its way through the door jambs and into the door without this barrier in place. Just removed with a razor blade starting at the top. And I strongly suggest keeping the very bottom in tack and don't cut.

[@viridisol]

Using a Razor Blade is the best advice!

[@libertymacias9088]

Thank you, you saved me 500 dollars

[@zip8278]

Just replaced my regulator thanks to this video!cost me $57 out the door from Oreillys the only difference on my 08 is the screws that hold the motor to the regulator are not T20 but Phillips screws .thank you for this upload!

[@MagnumTalawah]

Just replaced both my rear regulators in my 06 325i. Couldn't have done it without this video Thank you!

[@InitechAuto]

Glad it helped

[@mr.santana1979]

Thanks for the step by step demonstration-excellent video!

[@dancotube]

I went ahead and saved few bucks just by replacing green plastic and wire which I got off ebay. Keep it up ☺️

[@leecleveland8578]

Awesome video! Excellent detail! Helped me tremendously. It was way easier than expected, but that because of you. Thank you!

[@HH576]

This video was very helpful . I don’t usually fix anything in my car but the detailed explanation in this video encouraged me to try . I mangled the first regulator I bought but got it right the second time. Total cost was under $80. Thank you very much! I want to add a comment about the position of the clip on the regulator. It was on the wrong side of the motor and therefore I couldn’t install the regulator after I re-fitted the motor . The clip can’t be moved manually . I powered the window glass motor and using the window switch on the driver side door inched the clip to the right position .

[@davidslate6506]

Thanks for the video. It guided me all the way through today. 👍🏼

[@conblonde]

Great video and helped me fixed the regulator. There might be an issue that if you push the window all the way up that it might drop and shatter (this is the case for the front windows), I would recommend pushing the window up and tape it so that i stays in place. This might not be a problem, but thanks a lot for posting this!

[@ellliotnostalgic]

Best video on this, thank you. Saved me almost $200 lol

[@pascodavid]

Japanese cars never a problem German cars work well but its the little things that go wrong. Nice clear video keep up the good work.

[@imadzeitouni8406]

Very good demonstration.

[@deborahchollins]

The best!!!! I my brother followed you step by step and boom!🤯 💥 💥💥 done perfectly 👌🏾👌🏾 THANK YOU

[@InitechAuto]

Glad it worked out for you! Just FYI, sometimes you may have to hook a scanner and reset the window stops. If the window acts funny. That's what you need to do.

[@wottonunder18]

Thank you. Very well explained and demonstrated. Saved me £170. Ebay part £21.99 new after market Time 1 hour. No experience. Garage quote - Part £80 Labour £89 -1 1/2 hours Vat £32 Thank you.

[@InitechAuto]

Glad it helped

[@lucilledeperro5281]

This just cost me $514.00 to have replaced by a mechanic. It would have cost 40% more at the dealer... at least. I could have done this myself. Great Video!

[@jessbalizado4392]

This is so amazing. Thank you!!!!!

[@abdulq3065]

appreciate the time and effort. very clean and thorough video. and saved me hundreds! keep it up!

[@LordNocholas]

Awesome thank you so much this helped me alot!

[@Shep01]

That material gluing the foam liner in. Use a razor blade to cut. It save much pain And time. And it re-aheres to itself nicely

[@LifeisAisha]

This was sooo helpful! Thank you!

[@eugenevan100]

Thank for great demonstration!

[@martinramirezmi5457]

Thanks for this helpful video man. It worked for my 2006 BMW 325i. Only problem is when I use the auto raise function from the drivers' seat the window rolls all the way up then backs down again halfway.

[@InitechAuto]

Martin Ramirez Mi5 You need a scanner to have it re-learn the maximum up and down

[@wottonunder18]

Had same issue but just used rear electric window button to shift up/down little bit at a time until it reached the top for it to reset. Seems to have worked.

[@zane713]

Thanks for the video boss you saved me a lot of money!!

[@stevejohn8371]

THANKS A LOT FOR THE VIDEO

[@monkfoobar]

Every BMW owner will get several opportunities to perform this simple repair. If you don’t get it right the first time don’t worry there’ll be a next time.

[@swapnilkotalwar]

awesom video, hope you make some money from youtube

[@laurdessvalentino5849]

You are the best

[@Paintinginflorida941]

Hi !!! Thanks for the video you help me to save 320 dólar (is what they charged me in the workshop )I️ buy the piece for 25 and I installed

[@matmanpromotions6457]

hey dude, where can I buy the regulator for $25. they want $100+ here in Oz. lol..

[@Rauzosthename]

I wish you would’ve shown what the problem was. My window won’t budge, and I’m not sure if this is the problem. When I try your lower it or accidentally try and raise it, all I here is shifting like if you were to lower a shattered glass window. Of course it isn’t shattered.

[@InitechAuto]

The problem was the window would not roll up. It would just make a lot of noise. Take your door panel off and take a look. This is a very common problem for these vehicles.

[@ZHP330]

Easy fix Sergio. These are super easy

[@daphnie7]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@PabloSanJuanOk]

Thank you !!!!

[@saihouatc]

Thank you so much

[@mariocuadra1826]

That is a really nice video. Could you do one for a Mercedes S Class too?

[@keyboard101101]

Does anyone know to reset the window motor once the window is stuck at the bottom position?

[@ZHP330]

Did mine yesterday. Still trying to figure it out. Ive read a few posts. Nothing yet... Did you ever figure it out?

[@c.g.c2067]

Window failure must be a BMW speciality since mine broke aswell (besides many other problems of all sorts)...

[@a2k610]

Hey, so I bought a different regulator than the one in this video, and to fit it I needed to take out the black styrofoam piece right next to the window motor. I was wondering if the the styrofoam piece is important?

[@InitechAuto]

A2K it’s mostly a sound barrier. Not a big deal if you can’t find one. And it helps against moisture also.

[@ignacioromero5014]

Does the motor already know the stop and start limits relative to the bottom of the glass?

[@InitechAuto]

No, You will need a scanner to reset the limits. There is a way to do it manually but I have never tried it. Do a search on the net for that.

[@Mustafacelik-vd7uz]

You said that before "You need a scanner to have it re-learn the maximum up and down". Can u explain ?

[@InitechAuto]

The BCM (Body Control Module) does not recognize the new window regulator and has to relearn its max travel points. With a scanner, it is quick and easy to reprogram the BCM. I believe there is a way to do it without a scanner. But I have never tried it. Look on the internet for help with this.

[@Mustafacelik-vd7uz]

Hi, we changed regulator than window started to came down 5 cm when we closed it. What is the problem?

[@InitechAuto]

The BCM has to relearn the max up and down settings.

[@risting-pc-service5150]

My rover 400 after 23 years never broken any glass still works perfect bmw bad quality

[@jirachi1999rocks]

What are all the tools needed?

[@InitechAuto]

I believe i mentioned the tools in the video. Torx 20 driver, 10mm socket with extension. I don't remember the rest. But it should be in the video.

[@tuiwilson5486]

All e90 3 series have the same regulator?

[@InitechAuto]

Not sure, you have to look it up.

[@ZHP330]

Yes

[@educatehour]

How long did it take you to do it?

[@Running_To_Something]

Just took me a little less than an hour

[@educatehour]

@@Running_To_Something thanks for the video did my 2014 328i yest took 1.5 hrs bc it was front window and didn't realize needed to take off front part of regulator before releasing back part

[@victoriachristine6039]

What size torx do I need?

[@InitechAuto]

I believe I mention it somewhere in the video. Don't remember...been awhile.

[@victoriachristine6039]

Okay, thanks! I'll rewatch it to be sure

[@HH576]

20 torx

[@ZarkoTrplan-iw1bx]

Plossice