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Power Windows BMW M3 E36

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DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

All models are equipped with power windows with a one-touch open/close feature.

Removal & Installation

Remove door trim panel. Lower window about 12" (30 cm). Disconnect window motor electrical connector. Push clips aside. Hold door window and disconnect window lift arms. (Scheme 1) Twist and lift out door window. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Removal & Installation

Removal

  1. On 4-door models, remove window. See WINDOW. On 2-door and convertible models, clamp door window at raised position using wooden wedges. On all models, remove door or side panel.
  2. Remove screw from inside door handle. (Scheme 2) Remove door handle. Remove bolts and grind off rivets (as necessary). Remove window motor. (Scheme 3)

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace rivets with bolts, washers and nuts.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Installation

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Power Window Wiring Diagram (1992 2-Door Coupe). Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Power Window Wiring Diagram (1992 2-Door Coupe)

Power Window Wiring Diagram (1992 4-Door). Scheme 5

Power Window Wiring Diagram (1992 Convertible). Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Power Window Wiring Diagram (1992 Convertible)

Power Window Wiring Diagram (1993 2-Door Coupe). Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Power Window Wiring Diagram (1993 2-Door Coupe)

Power Window Wiring Diagram (1993 4-Door). Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Power Window Wiring Diagram (1993 4-Door)

Power Window Wiring Diagram (1995-96 318ti). Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Power Window Wiring Diagram (1995-96 318ti)

Power Window Wiring Diagram (1994-96 Except 318ti - 1 Of 2). Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Power Window Wiring Diagram (1994-96 Except 318ti - 1 Of 2)

Power Window Wiring Diagram (1994-96 Except 318ti - 2 Of 2). Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Power Window Wiring Diagram (1994-96 Except 318ti - 2 Of 2)