Please help w/ BMW door panel

Teggy_Boy · 09-30-2007, 08:40 AM

Hey guys, yesterday after detailing my new 1999 BMW 540i (for 10 hours) the rear drivers side window decided it didn't want to go up. I need to get in there and take a look at it. I took the 1 screw in the door handle out and I popped the plastic pieces out of the door frame. Now I'm stuck. I'm not sure if it's connected to the black area at the top, or not. Does the black area with the tweater and roll-up window shade have to come off? Could someone help me out here? I had to ghetto rig my nice BMW so the window doesn't fall down

**RoadRacer** · 09-30-2007, 09:43 AM

Looks like the panel is held on by snap clips.

Help!! Rt rear window jammed in down position in 1997 540i - bimmerfest - BMW Forums

Teggy_Boy · 09-30-2007, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the link. I guess I'll just have to have at it again and see if I can figure it out.

KJ · 09-30-2007, 01:44 PM

One thing about bmw interior is once you take it apart once it never quite fits good again. The little plastic clips that go all the waya round always rip off the door panel and need to be re-glued. I used to use a strong plastic screwdriver to take those panels off. Good luck.

Teggy_Boy · 09-30-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KJ

One thing about bmw interior is once you take it apart once it never quite fits good again. The little plastic clips that go all the waya round always rip off the door panel and need to be re-glued. I used to use a strong plastic screwdriver to take those panels off. Good luck.

God damnit man. Don't jinx me!

Thanks for the info

Rotary7 · 10-01-2007, 12:17 PM

moved...

Teggy_Boy · 10-01-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotary7

moved...

Thanks now no one will see it since "Other makes" is a nearly dead forum.

jriggs · 10-01-2007, 09:00 PM

what was already said bmw door pannels are held on by tons of snap clips, take them off carefully you will break a bunch probaly. new ones can be gotten from bmw they are cheap

when i had a 00 528i i had to take mine apart. take your time it will come apart. then to put it back it'll take a real long dam time but it will go back just as good as new

-james

Rotary7 · 10-01-2007, 09:02 PM

I want a E30,so hopefully this forum will be picking up soon..

Do they have Hayes manuals for this car?

*Investment*

jriggs · 10-07-2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotary7

I want a E30,so hopefully this forum will be picking up soon..

Do they have Hayes manuals for this car?

*Investment*

yes for both e39 5's and e30's they have the manuals

09-30-2007, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Teggy_Boy Has Been De-Tuned :-( Car: BMW 540i My TRGarage St. Pete : 82455127	Please help w/ BMW door panel Hey guys, yesterday after detailing my new 1999 BMW 540i (for 10 hours) the rear drivers side window decided it didn't want to go up. I need to get in there and take a look at it. I took the 1 screw in the door handle out and I popped the plastic pieces out of the door frame. Now I'm stuck. I'm not sure if it's connected to the black area at the top, or not. Does the black area with the tweater and roll-up window shade have to come off? Could someone help me out here? I had to ghetto rig my nice BMW so the window doesn't fall down

09-30-2007, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
RoadRacer Turn 7 at Sebring Car: 92 240 Coupe, 00 GLX My TRGarage 27°46′06″N 82°39′12″W : 430858735	Looks like the panel is held on by snap clips. Help!! Rt rear window jammed in down position in 1997 540i - bimmerfest - BMW Forums

09-30-2007, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Teggy_Boy Has Been De-Tuned :-( Car: BMW 540i My TRGarage St. Pete : 82455127	Thanks for the link. I guess I'll just have to have at it again and see if I can figure it out.

09-30-2007, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
KJ bored at work Car: 96 BMW 328i, 92 civic cx My TRGarage Tampa : 209745785	One thing about bmw interior is once you take it apart once it never quite fits good again. The little plastic clips that go all the waya round always rip off the door panel and need to be re-glued. I used to use a strong plastic screwdriver to take those panels off. Good luck.

10-01-2007, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rotary7 Get Down-Or-Stay Down Car: Your mom My TRGarage 813 : 484746	moved...

10-01-2007, 09:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
jriggs motorboat captain Car: '99 GS300, e30 325iC My TRGarage plant city / tampa : 559063079	what was already said bmw door pannels are held on by tons of snap clips, take them off carefully you will break a bunch probaly. new ones can be gotten from bmw they are cheap when i had a 00 528i i had to take mine apart. take your time it will come apart. then to put it back it'll take a real long dam time but it will go back just as good as new -james

10-01-2007, 09:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rotary7 Get Down-Or-Stay Down Car: Your mom My TRGarage 813 : 484746	I want a E30,so hopefully this forum will be picking up soon.. Do they have Hayes manuals for this car? Investment