BMW E53 X5 Front Window Regulator DIY

Front window stopped working on your BMW E53 X5?
Today we take a look at the steps required to replace the front window regulator and get it functioning correctly again.
Part #
Front left window regulator- 51 33 8 254 911
Front right window regulator- 51 33 8 254 912
Glass mounting clips- 51 33 8 254 781
Window regulator quick fix video- • BMW E53 X5 Window Regu...

[@dukedub]

nice walk through, thanks, I'm needing to do this repair in the near future

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers man, very common issue

[@MrMagsimus]

Lovely video and presented in beautiful clear filming .. I’d only say you would have been better if viewers could actually see u take it out and put it in even if it took time and you struggled would show the real element of the job .. I don’t like it where there’s a break and then it’s fitted or dismantled .. but apart from that all good 👍🇬🇧

[@My911]

Thank you. Just did this job and the video was very helpful. 👍

[@MTechGuy]

Awesome, glad you found the video useful 👍

[@richardgabris5916]

Great video, made the job very easy!

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers man, thanks for checking out the video!

[@dmbeale]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks for checking out the video brother! 👍

[@darek4488]

There is a better way to disconnect the battery. Unscrew the other end of the negative battery wire (where it attaches to the body of the car) and put a plastic bottle over it. And to secure the rear door you can just manually lock the exposed latch with a screwdriver or even your fingers.

[@princeblack952]

Was definitely helpful but you didn't show me how to put the window back in it cuz my window was already off track

[@neilcuthbert4837]

Fantastic video thanks!

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers Neil, good luck with the repair 👍

[@neilcuthbert4837]

@@MTechGuy already done the door handle once before so halfway there already! 😅

[@MTechGuy]

😂 Standard on an E53!

[@neilcuthbert4837]

@@MTechGuy Sadly yes but that 4.8is is addictive to drive and still only done 60,000 km from new

[@MTechGuy]

4.8is Nice! 👍

[@starkycarrillo]

The plastic clips that hold the window they go in 1 specific positions or no my broken and loose completely

[@MTechGuy]

The clips only go one way

[@serge343]

Great video, how is that VDO regulator holding up? Mine just wend out and need to replace the regulator also.

[@MTechGuy]

Still going strong 👍

[@andrewbrown5402]

Another well explained video.

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers man 👍

[@h35898]

What would you do if you can’t get the window up?? My windows stuck all the way open

[@MTechGuy]

@@h35898 Remove the door card and push it up by hand, then hold it in place temporarily until you can replace the regulator. Check out one of my previous videos- kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6PJi6F7fZx3j7s

[@Halpin112]

@@MTechGuy mine is all the way and won’t budge ?

[@MTechGuy]

@@Halpin112 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6PJi6F7fZx3j7s

[@trendzgamingg]

My bolt at the bottom right is stuck or something on the regulator

[@MTechGuy]

If it’s the bolt holding the glass, the old plastic captive nut at the back can spin. If it is that nut, you need to get hold of it somehow and stop it from spinning

[@trendzgamingg]

@@MTechGuy I will check.. the bolt is out of the hole but my window won’t go up ..all three sides are out the door panel except that end

[@lilianitagaki9984]

Hello! I didn't understand what the best regulator brands are. Can you write to me please? 😊

[@MTechGuy]

I’d go with either genuine BMW, or VDO

[@stevenbrett8200]

@@MTechGuy could you send me a link as I’m having problems finding it for a left hand side in the UK

[@MTechGuy]

@@stevenbrett8200 Front left part number 51338254911, I think I got mine from Pelican parts in North America

[@newbeginnings8566]

Great video but I feel it could all go wrong for me trying it myself....

[@MTechGuy]

If you’ve got the right tools and you take your time- you’ll be fine