How To Replace The Rear Window Regulator On A BMW X3

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Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com/ takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the rear window regulators on a 2003-2010 BMW X3 E83 models. Links for parts are below. #HowtoAutomotive #AutomotiveRepair #BMWe83
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@hanksmithjr5044 Жыл бұрын

Speaking as a Master Mechanic I can state this is an excellent commentary on BMW X 3 regulator exchange. Thank you for your commentary.

@HowtoAutomotive Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@benbowvisuals7599 4 жыл бұрын

This was the best detailed view of this process, never worked on cars and this took me 30 mins thanks to your video. I would note that those who do this should take extreme care when removing the Faux wood panel, this piece cracks extremely easily when replacing. towards the top end of the piece I have a small crack now that no-one will notice but will bug me until I replace it.

@JuneElizabeth Жыл бұрын

Omgosh! Thank you soooo much for this video! I spent $96 for the part and with the guidance of your instructional video I replaced my regulator. You saved me $400+ as I was quote $400-$600 to get this done at a shop! Thank you, thank you, thank you🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@HowtoAutomotive Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome I’m glad It helped you save. Thank you for watching!

@QuarkWizard 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the walk-through. Just placed an order through your links for both rear regulators. I'll be busy next week putting them in...

@skyball34 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks! You just saved me 600 bucks. I watched the video and did everything you did and it worked. I'm a novice, so it took me two hours, but who cares. KZfaq is a great learning tool.

@mmossalam3898 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I just followed your steps and replaced my window regulator.

@emersonmosquera 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, worked like a charm. There was one extra screw holding the door panel on my 2005 - behind the door latch.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 жыл бұрын

emersonmosquera Glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

@Bastyanul 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful video. Thank you very much! You are more than generous to upload this to KZfaq!

@HowtoAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for watching!

@farhad.fatehi 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video, it was helpful and included all the hints and points even to the type of screws

@statom7 9 ай бұрын

This video is amazing! I was dreading to do this and this turned out to be so easy!

@strangeronpublic7987 Ай бұрын

Bro!!!!! Your video saved me Thank you so much

@hellswindstaff91 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!!

@franklinkeller1627 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful thanks :)

@gregoryv.zimansr4031 Жыл бұрын

Your video was very well done and professional. Thank you.

@HowtoAutomotive Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for watching!

@hmeslce09 3 ай бұрын

So buddy your your video helped I appreciate it thank you very much

@amandalawrence541 3 жыл бұрын

Vid helped me thru the process of repairing mine, thanks!

@HowtoAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@lgrullon854 3 жыл бұрын

This video was excellent, thank you.

@HowtoAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@shawntran9454 Жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@johngiacoppo1296 3 жыл бұрын

I found your video to be extremely helpful, however you forgot to mention that there is a fourth T27 door panel mounting bolt underneath the door lever handle. Anyway, thank you for all the valuable information in your video, it saved me a lot of time and money!

@jamesharris2525 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve fitted the regulator and tested the motor - it works down, but will only go up it I do the double up click. The single up click doesn’t do anything. Any idea why?

@LuisGonzalez-dn4cz 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@jamesharris2525 4 жыл бұрын

After replacing the regulator (prior to fitting glass) the window only goes up with the double click (where it goes all the way). Pulling up once does nothing? Any idea why?

@cannon9359 4 жыл бұрын

So how many of you have wet floors now

@davidhalley9795 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I think I can do this! Just ordered the part. Anytime something that breaks on my X3 is something I rarely use. By mistake I hit the rear window switch and heard a load noise. Now the window won't stay up. Luckily it's only 2" and it's indoors. Wish me luck!

@davidhalley9795 2 жыл бұрын

Well I guess the panels vary over the years. It's not on the video but on mine there's another screw behind the door latch. From there it went well until I pulled off the panel. It was tough. So tough I ripped the speaker wire out for the base speaker. Not only that I but broke the connector. It was quite short. Other than that the window works great! Onto finding a connector.

@MEMIN91911 Жыл бұрын

A premium part from Amazon holding up is it good quality Chinese part .?

@JuneElizabeth Жыл бұрын

My window goes up and down like a charm!!!

@hcperre 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up! Verry helpful thnx!

@HowtoAutomotive 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for watching!

@hellswindstaff91 Жыл бұрын

Just broke both rear regulators in my 2006 X3 rolled up window and heard a pop window stopped working motor still spins. Guess I need 2 regulators/motors too might as well

@juanmondeja4078 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice you explain

@HowtoAutomotive 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wyattoneable 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Brian. I don't own a German car (but I am married to one) so who knows what my future holds. She wants to retire in Germany so there may be a day I'll need this video. Thanks!

@HowtoAutomotive 6 жыл бұрын

wyattoneable well German cars have cheap window regulator and this is a common repair.

@mrcrazy5162 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@HowtoAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Monk thank you for watching!

@uncletodd197 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marwanelhoss6278 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, very detailed video. Two minor details that might be helpful for others in the future: lining up the regulator up/ down white plastic carrier was a pain to get it to click in place. The second is lining up the door cover with actuator of the door square button. I taped it down to the door to be able to get it through the slot by the door frame. Otherwise, it is an easy fix.Thank you for the video.

@eduardocrispin8837 4 жыл бұрын

Thx

@gregoryv.zimansr4031 Жыл бұрын

Is the plastic piece that attaches the glass to the regulator available.

@HowtoAutomotive Жыл бұрын

That I don’t know.

@togrodnick1159 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Definitely helped with installing replacement part. However the window switch is not as easy as you make it look. There are two plastic holding prongs which are part of the switch keeping the switch locked in place concealed from initial view. They got damaged when I removed the window switch.Hmmm....you didn’t mention that. Have to buy a new window switch $70 plus tax.

@Mithraousa 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, do not remove your window switch like he did. I broke mine as well.

@lalomeno6111 4 жыл бұрын

What's the average cost to fix this at a mechanic?

@Bmanfresh 5 жыл бұрын

I pulled the motor off and the cable was unwound how do I find the motor it’s self?! Because I only bought the window regulator w/o motor

@HowtoAutomotive 5 жыл бұрын

Branden DeTemple if only the Cable broke then you should be able to reuse the motor.

@automedic9781 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, I recently traded my six year old Snap On cordless impact in for the 3/8s M18 Milwaukee as my batteries were starting to wear out and I’d heard all the craze with the Milwaukee products (it was actually you who pushed me over the edge) The problem is, it lacks a lot of power. It will do most light duty things, but won’t break suspension fasteners or caliper mounting bracket bolts like my old Snap On one would Do you think the issue could be with the fact that I’m only running a 2.0ah battery? Or does the amp hour only effect run time? Would really appreciate some insight. Thinking of trading back to a new CT761 if I don’t get this figured out

@HowtoAutomotive 6 жыл бұрын

TheMillennialMechanic more amps equals more power for sure. For suspension type work I like to use the mid Torque. You could buy just the tool only for that type of jobs. By buying the threeeights made to work in a couple batteries you’re still cheaper than the snap on single tool

@automedic9781 6 жыл бұрын

How to Automotive yeah see I don’t have a reason for the mid torque cause I have my air tools for 1/2in. My Snap On never had a problem pulling most anything, control arms, brakes, exhaust work etc I’ve been reading on it that the amp hours only effect battery life but I’ll try upgrading to see if I get more power. It’s a good little gun for taking intake and exhaust manifolds off, and timing covers, it just doesn’t have the versatility that my old Snap On did

@automedic9781 6 жыл бұрын

How to Automotive I also did get a really good deal on the Milwaukee at $190 for the tool, the one 2.0ah battery and the charger

@HowtoAutomotive 6 жыл бұрын

TheMillennialMechanic 190 is a good deal. Milwaukee is coming out with a mid Torque 3/8 Gun with 650 foot pounds of Torque. It will be out in September.

@automedic9781 6 жыл бұрын

How to Automotive i just might have to trade up for that then. How’s the size, similar to the current one? I love my M12 impact driver, that’s why I figured I’d try the impact gun in the first place

@edwardlalowski8598 2 ай бұрын

My window rolls up, but then comes down halfway. Is this the regulator that’s broken or is it a different problem?

@HowtoAutomotive 2 ай бұрын

Try rolling the window up and hold the switch in the up position for 10 second then roll the window down and hold the switch down for 10 seconds. That will reprogram it. Let me know if it works.