Lock Actuator

BMWRX · 06-21-2015, 05:13 AM

Has anyone here replaced their door actuator? I tried it today and it it all disconnected, only to find I can't get it out due to the window guide being in the way.

The interwebs has a heap of DIY on 3 series but nothing on 1 Series and it looks like the doors are slightly different.

Can anyone shed some light on how to get the actuator out?

BMWRX · 06-22-2015, 10:09 PM

No one has had to do this? From what I hear, it's a pretty common problem.

totti84 · 06-22-2015, 10:39 PM

I've never had to do this on a BMW, but it is common that the window glass may need to be removed in order to move the window slide to gain access for the actuator.

imske3000 · 06-23-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWRX

Has anyone here replaced their door actuator? I tried it today and it it all disconnected, only to find I can't get it out due to the window guide being in the way.

The interwebs has a heap of DIY on 3 series but nothing on 1 Series and it looks like the doors are slightly different.

Can anyone shed some light on how to get the actuator out?

I think mine is about to go, do you have the part number for the drivers door?

wht125i · 06-24-2015, 05:06 AM

I think mine is going as well - few tell tale signs like a difficult to open door from the inside when the door is locked. Very surprised though, the car has only done 45k. The e46 lasted 150/160k. If you get instructions / make a DIY please do post.

Maybe sign up for BMWTIS (?name) for a day (~$30) and get the official instructions? Perhaps a trusted mechanic might have access to the database already and can print the details for you.

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BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	No one has had to do this? From what I hear, it's a pretty common problem. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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totti84 Major 112 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: N54 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i M Sport [0.00]	I've never had to do this on a BMW, but it is common that the window glass may need to be removed in order to move the window slide to gain access for the actuator.
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wht125i Private 8 Rep 79 Posts Drives: e82 125i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I think mine is going as well - few tell tale signs like a difficult to open door from the inside when the door is locked. Very surprised though, the car has only done 45k. The e46 lasted 150/160k. If you get instructions / make a DIY please do post. Maybe sign up for BMWTIS (?name) for a day (~$30) and get the official instructions? Perhaps a trusted mechanic might have access to the database already and can print the details for you. __________________ 2010 AW 125i Coral Red AT Invisible indicators \| Tinted windows \| Shadow Line \| Debadged \| 1Addicts sticker \| Interior LED by Ziza \| Super White H7 Halogen Bulb \| SuperSprint muffler \| Trunk spoiler \| DR650GW-2CH Dashcam
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