BMW E46 Convertible Front Window Regulator Replacement | Detailed DIY!

This video shows you how to remove and reinstall a window regulator and motor out of a BMW E46 330Ci Convertible. All steps are shown in detail to help you do it yourself. This was my first time doing the job.
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[@josesoro8315]

Exelent video, very good explanation.2 THUMBS UP

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@josesoro8315 thanks! 🍻

[@PrimeTimeGrimester]

I'm glad I'm watching this first before doing it instead of during cuz there's a couple things I didn't have.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+PrimeTimeGrimester nice! 😁

[@xHamfistedx]

The window attachment screws are reverse Torx (female) E7 sockets. The factory window regulator was revised in later production years to reinforce the white cable guide / tension piece there on the drive unit. So hopefully if you use a new factory regulator you will get a very long life out of it. That aft window clamp is held together with an O-ring to keep all the little pieces in place during reassembly. Very good video overall. Thank you !

[@HelpMeDIY]

+xHamfistedx thanks for the additional info! 🍻

[@spencergold1279]

Thank you for the detail on the rear window holder (mine fell apart into the door when I removed the window - o ring was long gone! Very helpful video.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Golden79 thanks! Really appreciate it. Glad it helped!

[@bobfognozzle]

I am a big believer in preventive maintenance. A eriodic squirt of dry lube in the window channel will lower the sliding resistance and stress on the window lifr drive train.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Bob Fognozzle that’s a great idea!

[@wowwowwow185]

thanks really hekped

[@HelpMeDIY]

+wowwowwow awesome! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉🍻