window adjustment

3point0 · 04-12-2013, 08:52 PM

Does anyone know how to remove the door handle to get to the window adjustment screws? I've been trying, in vain to tweak my drivers door window as I have a really annoying air gap around the window seal, it's driving me nuts. I've tried the reset, the adjustments at the bottom of the door, the gummi pfledge, and even removing the seal section and stuffing full of foam pieces to try and bulk it out, but I can still see a sizeable gap in the seal and i just need to lean the window inwards a bit, just like the passenger side is to create a good seal.

I read somewhere that there's an adjustment that can be made to tilt the glass inward in its raised position once the door handle / latch assembly is removed. I don't have a working version of TIS right now (my xp laptop is playing up and I can't figure out the install correctly)

Anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks

GP20 · 04-13-2013, 05:33 PM

I believe it can be adjusted without removing the door handle. There's a plastic cover at the bottom of the car, closer to the back of the car. Remove it and you'll be able to adjust the window tilt from there.

3point0 · 04-15-2013, 08:13 PM

I had a quick look but I don't see anywhere obvious, maybe you can show me on Friday

McKoval · 04-16-2013, 07:59 AM

You can look up how to regulate the window in here:
http://bmw.workshop-manuals.com/Z_Se...ex.php?id=1612

And how to remove a door handle itself HERE:
http://bmw.workshop-manuals.com/Z_Se...ex.php?id=1468

pyo · 04-16-2013, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McKoval

You can look up how to regulate the window in here:
http://bmw.workshop-manuals.com/Z_Se...ex.php?id=1612

And how to remove a door handle itself HERE:
http://bmw.workshop-manuals.com/Z_Se...ex.php?id=1468

Thanks! did not know of this resource.

I actually need to adjust my passenger side..

Tuna! · 12-30-2023, 01:27 AM

This guy had the exact same problem though it was a different car.

I’m positive this problem was caused by someone replacing the window but not doing it correctly. Also because the previous owner left me with a lot of odd parts for the car and a broken square window bracket was one of them

Tuna! · 12-30-2023, 01:31 AM

Is there anyway to adjust the front bracket?

Tuna! · 12-30-2023, 01:36 AM

Also the things on the bottom of the door tilt the window inward and outward? But do they tilt the window the other axis?

Tuna! · 12-30-2023, 01:41 AM

Kinda thinking the front bracket needs to be adjusted but not looking like theres many options unless I completely redid the front bracket.[IMG] https://ibb.co/Qvw9fFp [/IMG]

Is the bracket supposed to have that much tilt?

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3point0 Lieutenant 30 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 3.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Audi S4 Avant [0.00] 2005 BMW Z4 [5.67]	window adjustment Does anyone know how to remove the door handle to get to the window adjustment screws? I've been trying, in vain to tweak my drivers door window as I have a really annoying air gap around the window seal, it's driving me nuts. I've tried the reset, the adjustments at the bottom of the door, the gummi pfledge, and even removing the seal section and stuffing full of foam pieces to try and bulk it out, but I can still see a sizeable gap in the seal and i just need to lean the window inwards a bit, just like the passenger side is to create a good seal. I read somewhere that there's an adjustment that can be made to tilt the glass inward in its raised position once the door handle / latch assembly is removed. I don't have a working version of TIS right now (my xp laptop is playing up and I can't figure out the install correctly) Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks __________________ 2005 Z4 3.0 steptronic \| TiSilver on Black \| sport & premium package \| 108s \| Msport seats \| wind deflector OMP strut bar \| blacked out emblems \| de-french-fried \| sound gen \| DIY aux input \| custom speedo logos \| stubby antenna \| polished exhaust tips
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GP20 Major 102 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: Z4M, F80 M3, 991.2 GTS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	I believe it can be adjusted without removing the door handle. There's a plastic cover at the bottom of the car, closer to the back of the car. Remove it and you'll be able to adjust the window tilt from there. __________________ 2019 Porsche 911 4 GTS 2016 BMW M3 2008 BMW Z4M coupe
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3point0 Lieutenant 30 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 3.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Audi S4 Avant [0.00] 2005 BMW Z4 [5.67]	I had a quick look but I don't see anywhere obvious, maybe you can show me on Friday __________________ 2005 Z4 3.0 steptronic \| TiSilver on Black \| sport & premium package \| 108s \| Msport seats \| wind deflector OMP strut bar \| blacked out emblems \| de-french-fried \| sound gen \| DIY aux input \| custom speedo logos \| stubby antenna \| polished exhaust tips
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McKoval New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: z4 3.0si 2006 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	You can look up how to regulate the window in here: http://bmw.workshop-manuals.com/Z_Se...ex.php?id=1612 And how to remove a door handle itself HERE: http://bmw.workshop-manuals.com/Z_Se...ex.php?id=1468 __________________ 2006 3.0si Last edited by McKoval; 04-16-2013 at 08:09 AM..
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Tuna! New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Z4 e85 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	This guy had the exact same problem though it was a different car. I’m positive this problem was caused by someone replacing the window but not doing it correctly. Also because the previous owner left me with a lot of odd parts for the car and a broken square window bracket was one of them
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Tuna! New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Z4 e85 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Kinda thinking the front bracket needs to be adjusted but not looking like theres many options unless I completely redid the front bracket.[IMG] https://ibb.co/Qvw9fFp [/IMG] Is the bracket supposed to have that much tilt? Last edited by Tuna!; 12-30-2023 at 01:54 AM..
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