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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSWINDOW GLASSFRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASSADJUSTMENTS
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Front Door Window Glass: Adjustments
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Adjustments
51 32 154 - Adjusting left or right front door window
Special tools required:
- 61 2 071 61 2 070 Cable Set
- 61 2 210 61 2 210 Activation of Power Windows
- 61 3 060 61 3 060 Adapter Lead, Power Window Activation
Note:
Door window glass must be closed.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove sound insulation in front door Removing and Installing/Replacing Sound Insulation in Left or Right Front Door
Slacken screws (1 and 2) (do not release fully).
Retaining clip (3) remains fitted.
Screws (1) of power window rails at top must be tightened down.
Connect special tool 61 3 060 61 3 060 Adapter Lead, Power Window Activation to plug connection (3) and special tool 61 2 071 61 2 070 Cable Set.
Wind special tool 61 2 071 61 2 070 Cable Set around cable (4) (risk of damage).
Important!
Energize power window unit for max. 0.5 seconds in end position (risk of damage).
Energize special tool 61 2 071 61 2 070 Cable Set with 12V, the door window opens or closes through polarity reversal.
Open door window by approx. 100 mm.
Slacken screws (2) of door window (do not release fully).
Close door window completely.
Tighten down screws (2) of door window.
Tightening torque 51 32 2AZ 51 32 Front Door Windows.
Note:
Door window (1) opens or closed through polarity reversal of terminals (3).
Using special tools 61 2 210 61 2 210 Activation of Power Windows and 61 2 071 61 2 070 Cable Set, open door window (1) to approx. 40 mm.
Tighten down screws (2).
Tightening torque 51 33 2AZ [1][2]51 32 Front Door Windows.
Close door window (1) until screw (2) is accessible.
Tighten screw (2).
Tightening torque 51 33 2AZ [1][2]51 32 Front Door Windows.
Close door window (1) completely.
Installation:
Initialize power window Testing and Inspection.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.