The replacement procedure for your e39 model 5 series 97 03 is a bit different from the e46 3 series shown in this video.
Manually lower door window e46.
Is your door panel moving inwards when you raise and lower the window.
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The door lock latch assemblies used on the bmw e46 coupe and convertible models 3 series 99 05 323is 325is 328is 330is m3 coupe convertible incorporate a switch that controls the window drop function window opens about 1 4 when door is opened allowing the door to close before the window moves back up into the gasket contact area.
For some reason it didn t one of the times the door was opened and when it closed the forward corner of the glass gouged up my a pillar and chipped the corner in the process.
Using a trim tool or similar begin at the bottom of the door card and pop the card away from the door frame.
There are plastic rollers that often need replacing.
Especially if you can manually move the window.
Window regulator fit for 1999 2005 bmw 3 series e46 sedan wagon 325i 325xi 330xi 323i 328i 323is 328is front left driver side without motor.
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The window guides one or both have likely broken free of the operation cable.
Step by step on how to replace a window regulator on an bmw e46 3 series with helpful tips on what to do if your window is stuck in the open or closed positi.
Be sure to fix this before the winter.
Not a hard job but the brackets that hold the door panel sometime loosen.
After you ve released the bottom clips work your way around.
Probably the same on e46s.