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magiik · 10-23-2012, 06:09 PM

Anyone have any experience replacing the window regulator in a E82?

I'm having problems getting the old regulator out. Specifically the T20 bolt that attaches the regulator shuttle to the glass. I can't get this sucker out, I've semi-damaged a T20 bit with excessive torque - twisting the tip of the bit about 30 degrees.

I've tried using some WD40 and letting it soak overnight, but that didn't seem to change anything.

Is this thing reverse threaded?

What are my options? Drill the bolt out and replace it? I'm afraid of damaging the glass.

Here's a picture of the bolt through the shuttle and the glass, you can see the tips of the T-head bolt on the back that the bolt screws into as well.

And another a bit further back to see it all:

Higher res @

View post on imgur.com

part breakdown @ http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=51&fg=10&hl=1

10-23-2012, 06:09 PM	#1
magiik Enlisted Member 5 Rep 35 Posts Drives: '09 E82 135i, '21 G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Window Regulator Anyone have any experience replacing the window regulator in a E82? I'm having problems getting the old regulator out. Specifically the T20 bolt that attaches the regulator shuttle to the glass. I can't get this sucker out, I've semi-damaged a T20 bit with excessive torque - twisting the tip of the bit about 30 degrees. I've tried using some WD40 and letting it soak overnight, but that didn't seem to change anything. Is this thing reverse threaded? What are my options? Drill the bolt out and replace it? I'm afraid of damaging the glass. Here's a picture of the bolt through the shuttle and the glass, you can see the tips of the T-head bolt on the back that the bolt screws into as well. And another a bit further back to see it all: Higher res @ View post on imgur.com part breakdown @ http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=51&fg=10&hl=1 Last edited by magiik; 10-23-2012 at 06:41 PM..
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