2014 bmw 328i

SOURCE: passenger side window

disconnect the battery. remove the door lock knob. remove the bezel around the interior door latch by sliding the bezel towards the front of the car. carefully pry off the air bag logo. There is a torx screw under it - remove said screw. Carefully pry off the two screw covers under the door pull - there are two torx screws under these two covers - remove the screws. With a flexible flat spackling tool, caerfuly run the tool around the door cover, releasing the clips that hold the cover to the door. lift the door cover away from the door, and disconnect the front speakers. disconnect and remove the airbag. Carefully remove the foam liner, exposing the window mechanism.  Carefully pry up and remove the drip rail from the interior side of the window. re-install the air bag (else you'll set an error code) and reconnect the battery. Run the window up or down as needed to expose the connection between the window and the lifter mechanism. disconnect the clips on the two sliders that run in the channel on the metal clip attached to the bottom of the window and carefully press that slider towards the door - which will unclip the slider from the lifter mechanism. Now the window should pull up and out of the car.
replacing the window is the reverse of all this, making sure the window is aligned in the tracks inside the door so that it goes up and down smoothly.
All I need now is to figure out how to adhere that track to the bottom of the window - that's what broke on my car - something that will adhere to the glass and metal!

ZJ Limited

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• Posted on Sep 22, 2009

SOURCE: BMW 328i Starter how to replaice

1999 BMW 328I 2.8L EFI DOHC 6cyl

Starter - Removal & Installation

The starter motor on some models is very difficult to see from the top of engine compartment as it is covered by the intake manifold. On these models, without removing the intake manifold, the starter motor must be removed from underneath the vehicle. Because the starter motor mounting bolts are not easy to access, a long extension with a universal joint mounted on a proper sized socket could be used. A three foot transmission extension is commercially available from tool vendors that has a 3 / 8 inch drive of the driven end and 1 / 2 inch drive on the drive end. If used with a non-binding impact universal joint and a proper fitting impact socket, the starter motor fasteners can be removed from underneath the vehicle.
Once the starter motor fasteners are removed, the starter motor may have to be moved side-to-side several times to loosen the dowel pin if it has corroded in place.

NOTE When the battery is disconnected, the radio code, on-board computer and clock settings will be lost. The radio code should be obtained before disconnecting the battery or radio. Once the battery has been reconnected, the radio will not function unless the code is keyed in.
Starter motor electrical terminal fastener torque specifications for all models:
M5 terminal fasteners: 44 inch lbs. (5 Nm)
M6 terminal fasteners: 53 inch lbs. (6 Nm)
M8 terminal fasteners: 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm)
Starter motor mounting fasteners:
Hex head bolts: 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm)
Torx bolts: 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm) Starter motor electrical terminal fastener torque specifications for all models:
M5 terminal fasteners: 44 inch lbs. (5 Nm)
M6 terminal fasteners: 53 inch lbs. (6 Nm)
M8 terminal fasteners: 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm) Starter motor mounting fasteners:
Hex head bolts: 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm)
Torx bolts: 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm) E36 6-Cylinder Engines
Automatic Transmission Models

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Set the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the climate control air intake duct at the rear of the engine compartment as follows:
   1. Release the grille clips at the rear and lift the grille upward from the rubber seal, then remove the seal.
   2. Remove the two self tapping Phillips screws from inside the duct to release the electrical harness housing.
   3. Press the electrical housing downward to expose and remove the two hex head self tapping screws on each side of the duct and lift the duct up and out of the engine compartment.
5. Remove the intake manifold trim and valve cover trim covers.
6. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors and ground straps, label for reinstallation and place aside.
7. Remove the two fasteners that secure the fuel injection electrical connector harness to the rail. Remove the harness and carefully place aside toward the back of the engine compartment behind the right side strut tower.
8. Remove the intake manifold.
9. Remove the electrical leads from the starter motor and place aside.
10. Remove the starter motor mounting fasteners at the transmission bell housing, then remove the two mounting nuts at the L-shaped mounting bracket.
11. Loosen the L-shaped bracket to engine block mounting bolt slightly, then remove the bolt while supporting the starter motor.
12. Remove the bracket, then lift the starter motor upward away from the engine.
13. Visually inspect the starter pinion and ring gears for any signs of damage.
14. Installation is in reverse order of removal.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Set the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
5. Remove the fasteners for the reinforcement mounted between the frame rails just behind the rear lower control arm bushing brackets. Mark the bar-s direction for proper reinstallation and remove the bar.
6. Remove the fuel line cover located near the left side rear lower control arm bushing bracket.
7. Release the fuel lines and reverse light wiring from their routing brackets.
8. Note the routing of the starter motor electrical wires, remove the wire mounting nuts, and place the wires aside.
9. Remove the top and bottom starter motor to engine-transmission mounting fasteners.
10. Remove the two mounting nuts at the L-shaped mounting bracket.
11. Loosen the L-shaped bracket to engine block mounting bolt slightly, then remove the bolt while supporting the starter motor.
12. Remove the bracket and carefully lower the starter motor downward away from the engine.
13. Visually inspect the starter pinion and ring gears for any signs of damage.
14. Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Fig. A view of the starter motor mounting fasteners and dowel pin. The mounting bolts are threaded into the starter motor

Fig. The starter motor mounting bolts are a different size than the transmission-to-engine mounting bolts



I hope help you with this (rated this help) Good luck.

SOURCE: 1997 bmw 328i conv.

radio does not work on my 1997 bmw 328 it gives the message
"phone" a mechanic pulled it out of its slot and reset the code...it worked for two days and again it doesnt work with same message

SOURCE: BMW 328i 1996, steering wheel

If you can start vehicle it is in the column, Key switch is not engaging unlock. be sure to disconnect battery and remove fuse for airbag, if you don't you might be in for one hell of a scare or injury and uip to 750.00 to replace.

SOURCE: THE HORN ON MY 2007

hi cmccuin,

I think the horn contacts for your steering wheel are located at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. The contacts are behind the air bag and may have a poor connection. If the air bag has been either removed or replaced for any reason, that may explain your problem. I have also seen just a few issues with the wiring harness behind the airbag wearing and internally damaging the wiring for the horn signal.