Difference between revisions of "Adjusting the Front window"
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| − | + | No matter what model of E30 you have, you'll have the option to wind the door windows up and down, either electrically or manually. These windows slide up and down in channels to keep them even, and are pushed and held by a winding mechanism. Over time, the lubricants in these systems dry up, which can cause all sorts of window issues. If your windows have gone wobbly or jammed, here's how to set them straight. | |
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| − | + | First off, you'll need to get your door cards off. [[Remove_Door_Card|Here's how]]. | |
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| + | Once you've done that, familiarise yourself with the adjustment points on an E30. | ||
| + | [[Image:Widowadjustmentol5.jpg]] | ||
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| + | Then follow this handy guide for adjusting the runners and mechanism. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Convtop-p3.jpg]] | ||
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| + | We've also included a more detailed guide from the [[E36]], which uses the same principle mechanisms: | ||
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| + | [[Image:Adjusting_side_widow.pdf|Adjusting Side Windows]] | ||
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| + | [[Category: Technical]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Bodywork]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Windows]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:36, 31 January 2013
No matter what model of E30 you have, you'll have the option to wind the door windows up and down, either electrically or manually. These windows slide up and down in channels to keep them even, and are pushed and held by a winding mechanism. Over time, the lubricants in these systems dry up, which can cause all sorts of window issues. If your windows have gone wobbly or jammed, here's how to set them straight.
First off, you'll need to get your door cards off. Here's how.
Once you've done that, familiarise yourself with the adjustment points on an E30.
Then follow this handy guide for adjusting the runners and mechanism.
We've also included a more detailed guide from the E36, which uses the same principle mechanisms:
