How To Replace BMW E46 Rear Window Regulator

This video goes over the process for replacing a rear window regulator on a BMW e46 sedan. We replaced the regulator assembly with the motor as well. The process is similar for both left and right sides. The link to the regulator I used is down below:
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[@ShopLifeTV]

Hope this video helps you save some $$ The regulator that I used: amzn.to/2vQ8rrg The FRONT regulator DIY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWaomB_e7WYhJI

[@rogerolson2252]

Great video, just replaced my left rear regulator. You and 50skid keep my E46 running.

[@ShopLifeTV]

glad it helped Roger

[@juanaguiler8916]

Bro same

[@briangriggs]

Just finished my back regulator. Your instructions are very clear and saves time and headaches. Thank you.

[@obiwan2143]

Agree bro

[@gordyjones4023]

Fantastic videos. I used 3 or 4 of yours now. Couldn't have done it without you. Saved at least $1500 in repair labor for my E46 BMW Thank you and keep it up

[@boscomoroz326]

Anyone who owns older cars will run into this issue. Had to do my ford explorer, my front 330i ZHP, and now the rear of ZHP. It lets you realize how week the remaining motors are after watching this window go up at lightning speed. $42 with motor, 20 minute job. Definitely get one with motor. As per usual, found the 2 halves of broken plastic gear in bottom of door. Definitely check bottom of door for anything before you button it up, you don't want a hidden door rattle. Thanks for the fantastic step by step with tool sizes. The time you took helped a lot of folks. The tips on the fragile parts and starting points were excellent.

[@zmanwithfire]

I've done both of my fronts, but none of the backs yet. Thanks for putting together this video for us!

[@Dalisolungu]

Just got an E46 that needs heaps of work. Your content is super helpful. Keep up the great work

[@edgfrance]

This is my second repair for me assisted by your videos on my e46. big thanks!

[@PracticalPython1]

Genuinely love this guy. You've done so much for this community. Keep it up!

[@JMUDoc]

Jason is always the top result for E46 video searches. And I wouldn't have it any other way😁

[@ShopLifeTV]

Lol thanks man!

[@billbrasier9521]

Good vid. Helped me get the job done. My window was jammed and immobile and blew fuse if you activated the switch. Tip to others with this issue - cut the regulator cable.

[@charlesschuster7963]

Notice he's using a wobble joint socket extension, these are really handy and should have been mentioned. only thing I'd add is that when you reinstall the 8mm bolt holding the regulator to the window (9:10 or so), put a piece of paper over your socket and jam the bolt onto the socket. It will hold the bolt well enough to get it started in the nut threads. Then you don't have to think about where to get a bit of tape, needlenose pliers or other whatnot, and still have a free hand. The bit of paper trick has saved my bacon numerous times.

[@isingh9670]

Nice one bro... Been watching you for a while now.. great content Respect from UK.

[@MS-lv1pw]

Thanks for the video and I just ordered the part from your Amazon link to support your efforts. Well done!

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Nice and clean explanation, as usual. Keep it up guys!

[@NerdEpix]

Just did my window regulator the other day by watching this tutorial. Great DIY content and keep the vids coming!

[@thatblackg8981]

Was it hard to do?

[@matthewaxtell9783]

Easy to follow video. Saved me a trip to the mechanic. Thanks!

[@MS-vk2jp]

Thank you so much! Second video of yours ive used and saved me $800 thus far. Much appreciated. Merry Christmas.

[@ShopLifeTV]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@rizbaldovino3444]

Very informative, great video. new subscriber here. my rear window regulator on my 2003 BMW 330i just went out. I found you on youtube just by typing BMW widow regulator. keep putting out great video.

[@krackNsmackk]

Great video , my job went smooth as butter after watching this

[@renragged]

This is the exact one I need to replace in my wife's car soon. Thanks for sharing!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@586101]

Very nice video - thanks! I would like to request a tutorial on A, B, and C Pillar installs when you get settled/have time. I know that there have been some videos out there, but yours are the best. Keep up the great work!

[@ironnerd8336]

Thanks, not many rear door regulator diys. And yup you are in the Carolina's... I'm freezing but something is biting me. You have saved me so much money.

[@janadamec5002]

Many thanks for this video, it´s very helpful. It´s waiting for me on the left rear doors at E46, so now i know what to do. Thank you so much and have a nice Christmas!

[@SamuelCroin]

The shop is back!

[@kentevebaugh1230]

Thank You my friend! Very informative and to the point. I will order my regulator and do it myself. A lot cheaper than taking it to the dealership.I look forward to watching more of your videos. I have a 2001 330xi with a 5 speed manual transmission. LOVE IT! I think it’s the best car I have owned. Very dependable!

[@superdoc177]

I have a 2001, too! This was incredibly helpful. How did he do all that without having his own video to watch?! 😆

[@keithmaly904]

Hugely helpful. Thank you for this great video.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Thank you for this video. Always fun watching you

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks man!

[@bacleted]

Great video bro! You did a great job explaining everting your were doing. Thank you!

[@tjacero23]

This dude explained it crystal clear ! New sub

[@ShopLifeTV]

always nice to know it helped! thank you!

[@samdlugach]

Great concise video. Well done!

[@chriscollett9276]

Great job instructing on this repair.

[@TSIXGaming]

excellent guide ill try this tomorrow!

[@michaelbrady3721]

Perfect video. Great job, and thank you

[@milori21]

My BMW 328i 2009 window regulator had no screw hold the glass. Great video. I was able to replace mine. Thanks , I am a woman,ya

[@trackhoppr]

Thanks, exactly what I needed!

[@mithunLOL]

So clear and to the point! Thanks again Ankur. Something I noted that was missed was that the vapor cover should be aligned with the holes for the torx screws, when putting it back in. There are 5 in total.

[@idokwatcher2062]

Just to be safe (and not introduce water leaks to the cabin) can use hair dryer to heat up butil a little bit, makes it stickier.

[@ShopLifeTV]

That’s a good tip! Thanks for sharing

[@flava4u523]

Miss these vids hope you guys can get back to it quick.

[@SMRo7]

Love your videos, thanks.

[@CoisasdeMacho]

Thank you so much for sharing and help, very helpful

[@frankybaez1737]

Thanks bro ima gonna hopefully try this out and see if it works 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@jauzihassan242]

My left rear window fail just now 🤦🏻.. this video help a lot. Thanks bruhh...

[@branchesofYAH]

Very detailed video thank you.

[@dannehhhvids]

Life saver thank you man!!

[@scottbrown8256]

absolutely awesome!...thanks so much!

[@copper1514]

Thank you. Helped so much. 💪🙂🙂

[@mihaipodut1415]

Great! I will start now! Thanks a lot! :D

[@NM-gx5or]

This is very helpful thanks champ

[@bash-wy1zu]

thanks jason you’re a beast

[@1tom35]

Great video, thank you!

[@bamidelekoledoye1161]

Waoooh. I have been looking for this video. Thanks alot. I have to go and try this first on my car. I will get back to you.

[@coachtkaufmann]

Thank you. Well done!

[@autotech1467]

Welcome back to the cold! Winter was mild this year here in Richmond.

[@quincynelson6275]

I did it. Great video and guide

[@louislewis1169]

Thanks bro for this video. 😎🤜🏼

[@ramosc40]

You da Man!!!! Thanks Bro!!

[@PrakashRandhawa]

Many Thanks Sir 🙏🏼

[@elypie1965]

Perfect, thank you.

[@mikep.2718]

Thank you, your instructions worked perfectly

[@ShopLifeTV]

Great to hear!

[@bhags59]

Great video dude! Mine are all functional right now thank the lort but it’s only a matter of time 😂 love you work bro. Do you have a video on fixing the parking spot for the windshield wipers? I have an e46 325xi. Thanks!

[@manuelcalvillo4660]

Great video and information, I have a window that I need to repair and it just so happens it is the same one on my car.

[@bsouza1675]

Your move was hard but things will smooth out. Keep going.....Great job👌

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks man!

[@terencejay8845]

Just what I needed, thanks. Mine failed after sitting there for months. Three were fine, the rear left said 'Nope.' I was expecting a costly part, but in the UK you can get a new mechanism, minus motor for around £12/$16. Not worth messing with a repair kit.

[@brbhave2p00p4]

LOL my rear window started to fail today, when almost down the window falls rather than going down. On the facelift they didn’t improve it from factory

[@jacobacheson4702]

Great guide

[@jviews1]

very very good. thank you

[@apodski]

I tried three different amazon door panel clips. The autex were the only ones that held consistently.

[@gduncanson]

that was great, thanks.

[@-jozsef8275]

Thanks for the video mate, helped me solve the problem my drunk buddy did

[@lawsonstallings1955]

Excellent!

[@bengonzalez5673]

We miss you in Cali

[@lawsonstallings1955]

Well done.

[@tonyivanov1487]

Nice video, very detailed and to the point 👍 I was wondering if the front passenger and rear passenger window motor are the same? 04 330i sedan

[@ZurRka]

Bro thank you alot

[@caraudiosolutions]

Smart man.

[@CarlosGarcia-barrioelcarmen]

Thanks a bunch for the video You are an awesome instructor, but I need yo know if there is a way to fix the regulator without having to buy another one, if not then I'll have to get a new one, but in the mean time i need to know.

[@robnight9899]

Very helpful

[@leonolazco9090]

Hey man good video like always can you probably make a video how to fix passenger mirror mine stop working please and thank you

[@someguy2312]

Thank you sir

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

Can you do a video on putting in a new full suspension set up

[@veganwally]

Thank you.

[@saiffyzy]

More E46 Videos please

[@ricardobellido6923]

Hi ,and thanks for u video ,but I want to ask if my red plastics is broke what I can do ?? Thanks 👍 again

[@ibolmo]

@ShopLifeTV my E46's trim at the door is broken. I believe they are the rain gutters for the doors. The clips broke/missing, and I'm having trouble figuring out how to fix it as it doesn't happen again. Any advice?

[@SmartsmileGT]

Where did he get that trim kit from? love that muted carbon fiber look

[@josephfultz9708]

Great video but what do u do if the lil red clip falls out and u don't know which way it was facing or how to put it back in

[@spatel3418]

Great video! I have 328i BMW 2000. Have rear driver side window issue. I had lowered window two days ago. I tried to move up it it went up some but would not completely close. It makes some noise when tried to operate with switch. But it leaves about an inch open would not close completely. What could be issue? If motor is not working or glass is stuck or misaligned? How to fix the issue? I bought whole assembly with motor. Planning to work on it tomorrow. Any guidance? Thanks

[@rock9Tray]

Please do a video of your run ins with stripped bolts or screws in tight places of e46s. Been running into a lot of these.

[@ShopLifeTV]

good idea!

[@mitchdriver3875]

Was just doing this repair and stripped the bolt in the regulator opening attached to the window. any ideas>?

[@Btulip]

Hello i’ve got a question. Is there any difference in fitment, example a wheel hub assembly or front bumper bolt placement etc., specifically from ‘01 330ci to ‘03 330ci?? Because i just bought a ‘03 330ci and needed some parts just to enjoy the vehicle before properly doing some actual work. I know you advise against using another car’s part to fix the problem but i just wanna enjoy the vehicle a bit.

[@anwarmurad3439]

please make a tutorial on how to replace tailgate on the wagon with all the wiring

[@simonebellone4158]

Hi buddy, I wanted to ask you a lotI was driving my engine n62, with two different oils I drove about 400 km whit 5w30 and 10w40 and, Is there anyone likely to break the bike? thank you in advance

[@oscarlamata5180]

One question...did you buy...the complete system (guide-electric motor..etc)?.. thanks

[@viscarra40]

Trying to make my 208,000 mile 2001 bmw 325i great again currently chasing after why it over heats while driving I ordered a new water pump see if thats whats wrong had already changed the thermostat like a year ago changed my fan out changed the fan switch that goes on the bottom radiator hose changed the expansion tank this week and took it for a drive and still overheating i burped the system with the heater on idk what's going on and also replaced the hard inlet pipes that go under the manifold aswell any help were I should look next?

[@tubekanava603]

Hi! What could cause my bmw e46 320d m47n touring to jerks? It jerks Only when the engine is cold while driving...? Rpm goes up And down for a good while... Until the engine is warm and then it stops bouncing..

[@mrjv750li]

Finland 2017 message him through Instagram

[@grahamclayclay360]

Like your adds but it just what I needed my same side back has gone 😭

[@israeldeleon37]

Hi there! Is there a possibility you will accidentally break the glass by not installing it properly the regulator?

[@rock9Tray]

Can you do a video of when you run into stripped screws or bolts.

[@Ken-we9jc]

Hey champ, I have a 2004 325i SULEV with clogged catalytic converters (I've removed the catalytic converters and they are out of my car right now). I cant find the parts used anywhere and new parts cost over $1,400. Any advise on what to do without breaking the bank? I was going to buy headers but I couldnt find any headers to buy without having to modify (cut and weld) the headers and deal with a check engine light after the install. I've been watching your videos for years and you've done an excellent job. I hope you can help me find my way out of this problem....my car has been sitting in the garage for a year because of this problem. Thank you for helping us all out.