3 Series E46 M3 (S54) COUPE
VS-23/Rothenstein
Baugruppe/Group: 51
51 02 04 (075)
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Datum/Date:
04/2004
Noises from power windows
E46 / Convertible, Coupé
Complaint:
Noises from the area of the windows in the front doors while the vehicle is being driven
and/or when the power windows are operated.
Cause:
The power window retaining nuts could have become loose.
Affected vehicles:
E46 Convertible, Coupé
Manufacturing period: Start of series production until October 2003
Remedy:
In case of customer complaint, the four outer power window retaining nuts must be
replaced by new self-locking nuts.
This action must be performed on both doors!
Procedure:
Replace the power window retaining nuts as follows:
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Remove the door trim panel as described in Repair instructions 51 41 000 .
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Uncover the four outer power window retaining nuts.
To do this, carefully loosen the sound insulation as described in Repair instructions
51 48 x01
only in the area of the top and bottom corners.
Loosen the outer power window retaining nuts (1) one-by-one on both doors and replace
them with new self-locking nuts.
Note on installation:
Tightening torque: 9.5 Nm
SI Noises from power windows E46 Convertible Coupé
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