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Door Windows
Window anti-trap strip, testing
- To test function of anti-trap strip on any window:
With key
ON and window down, pull up window switch to
second detent, thus activating one-touch close operation.
Insert wooden block or other soft object between glass
and upper door frame.
Window should contact block, then immediately reverse
direction and lower by approximately
25 mm (1 in).
NOTE-
Anti-trap strip is integrated into the molding strip of the door
window frame.
Front window anti-trap strip, removing
- Remove front door panel and vapor barrier as described in
411 Doors.
< Remove window frame mold~ng strlp and peel toward inside
7 of vehrcle.
Separate anti-trap electrical harness connector
top front of door.
NOTE-
Wire color for anti-trap strip is dark gray.
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512-12
I Door Windows
- Disconnect window from window guide rail as described in
Door window, removing
and installing. Do not remove
window from door.
* Push window up and use wedge to hold in position.
- If necessary, remove speaker unit from door.
- Removing window regulator from door:
Disconnect window motor electrical harness connector.
4 Remove lower window regulator fasteners (arrows).
Remove window regulator fasteners (arrows)
Loosen fasteners (arrows) and slide regulator up to remove
from mounts.
- Remove window regulatorthrough opening in bottom of door,
checking for any wiring that might become snagged during
removal.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
Be sure to route wiring harnesses to keep them away from
moving window mechanism. Use new wire ties as neces-
sary.
-
Tightening torques -
Window motor to regulator 5 Nm (44 in-lb)
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Window regulator to door 8 Nm (71 in-lb)
Adjust window
as described earlier.
- -
W~ndow to guide 8 Nm (71 in-lb)
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Door windows1
Rear window regulator, removing and
installing
NOTE-
BMW recommends removing the window regulator and mo-
tor as one unit, then separating the
two on the bench.
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery
- Remove door panel as described in 411 Doors
- Remove airbag unit and vapor barrier from door. See 721
Airbag System (SRS).
- Disconnect window from window guide rail as described in
Door window, removing and installing. Do not remove
window from door.
Push window up and use wedge to
hold in position.
Loosen fastener (arrow) and slide window regulator up and
out of mount.
Disconnect wiring harness connector (A) and remove fasten-
ers
(6).
Remove window regulator and motor through opening in
door.
- Installation is the reverse of removal.
Be sure to route wiring harnesses to keep them away from
moving window mechanism. Use new wire ties as neces-
sary.
Tightening torques
Window motor to regulator
5 Nrn (44 in-ib)
Window regulator to door
Window to guide
8 Nrn (71 in-lb)
8 Nrn (71 in-lb)
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Central Lockina and ~nti- heft
EWS control module, replacing
NOTE-
EWS control module location varies depending on version of
EWS installed.
Checlc the table €39 EWS applications.
- Disconnect battery negative (-) cable.
CA UTIOI\C
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in
001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
- EWS II: Control module is accessible from behind glove com-
partment.
Remove trim below glove compartment.
Lower relay and module holder to access EWS control
module
EWS
Ill: Control module (A836) is located to left of steering
column, below dash.
Remove trim below steering column.
Unplug module and remove from holder.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Transmitter / receiver module
Only EWS II vehicles are equipped with a separate transmit-
ter! receiver module attached to the steering column trim on
the right side of the column.
Ring antenna
- Remove ring antenna using BMW special tool 61 3 300.
Remove upper and lower steering column trim.
Disconnect harness connector to ring antenna.
Pry off ring antenna using
BMW special tool 61 3 300 or
equivalent flattened prying tool.
Alternatively, remove ignition switch key cylinder: With ignition
ltey in ON position (60" from LOCKED), insert
thin piece of stiff wire into opening (arrow) in lock cylinder
and pull lock cylinder out.
- Detach ring antenna harness connector.
Gently
work ring antenna off ltey cylinder.
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Seats
< Remove front seat rail fasteners (arrows)
- Remove front seat from car. Headrest may be removed to
provide additional clearance.
NOTE-
Use a blanket to protect the door sill from scuffing by seat
rails
during seat removal.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Use wire ties or equivalent
means to keep seat harness wiring from fraying.
Tightening torques
Front seat to floor
42 Nm (31 ft-lb)
Seat belt end to seat frame
48 Nm (35 ft-lb)
E39 models are equipped with at least three different ver-
sions of rear seats. This manual only covers the standard
seat used in sedan models.
Rear seat cushion and backrest, removing
and installing (sedan only)
4 Pull front of rear seat cushion up to release clips. While hold-
ing front of cushion up, pull cushion forward to remove.
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Seat ~eltsl
< Remove tensioner cover:
Cut wire ties (A).
Release wiring harness from tensioner cover clip (B).
- Release tensioner cover locks (C) and slide cover down to
remove.
- When reinstalling:
Replace wire ties to relieve tension on pyrotechnic belt
ten-
sioner harness connector.
Tightening torques . -
Front seat to floor (M10) 42 Nm (31 it-lb)
Seat belt to seat 48 Nm (35 It-lb)
Tensioner mounting bracitet
to seat rail 24 Nm (18 it-lb)
Tensioner to mounting bracket 48 Nm (35 it-lb)
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721 -1 1
Airbag System (SRS)~
Front door airbag:
Remove airbag mounting bolts (arrows).
Disconnect electrical harness connector.
CAUTIOI\C
When removing andinstalling the airbag unit, pay attention to
the routing
of the electrical harness to avoid kinks or breaks
in the wire.
Installation is reverse of removal,
Rear door
airbag:
Detach electrical harness connector.
Remove mounting bolts and remove
airbag from door.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
Route electrical harnesses as they were before.
Use new wire ties as necessary.
Use new self-locking mounting bolts.
Tightening
torque
Side-impact airbag to door 8.5 Nm (75 in-lb)
Head protection airbag
components
1. B-pillar deflection plate
2. Head protection airbag
3. Cable holder
4. Gas generator