R52 Rear Window Cables
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R52 Rear Window Cables
My rear-left window made a crunch/snap sound when rolling up this afternoon. I took the whole thing apart; the motor works and the cables are fine. The spindle that winds up the cable has lots of friction when trying to operate. I've taken the motor off, and rewound the cables to no avail. There's also lots of slack that wasnt there before.. wondering if I put it back together correctly.
I found a bentley guide online, but there's little detail. No youtube videos for this little SOB. Anyone have experience?
In the meantime I'll be hanging with my best friends, trial & error.. the latter being my BFF.
I found a bentley guide online, but there's little detail. No youtube videos for this little SOB. Anyone have experience?
In the meantime I'll be hanging with my best friends, trial & error.. the latter being my BFF.
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05 R52 with 85k miles. Good luck!
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I've got a part number off the original.. Just settled the kids down, so let the Googling begin. I'm guessing there's no part number for that little guy.
Oh snap, this might be a perfect candidate for a 3D printer!! I could glue it and have it scanned.. maybe.
Oh snap, this might be a perfect candidate for a 3D printer!! I could glue it and have it scanned.. maybe.
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Edit. Thats for the glass only. I think the part number is 51377111017.
Last edited by burley; 08-15-2017 at 07:55 PM.
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In case anyone else runs into this, its far easier just to replace the entire assembly so you dont have to worry about the cable snapping in the future. I picked up an '07 convertible window assembly for $75 plus shipping (no glass). I swapped the glass, reinstalled and adjusted the new window in about 2 hours. You can adjust the window (new one didn't seal the same) with the 2 gear shaped things holding the window on. This must be done after the window is installed, and you can slip the tool down the weather seal and by the door latch.
They reference (MINI special tool 51 3 080 to side window glass) to adjust the height the front windows go down when you open the door. Mine doesn't go down at all, or pop back up when the door is sealed. I googled the bejesus out of this.. anyone have an idea?
Here's a link to adjust the rear windows. I didn't see anything on NAM, so here you go.
https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/p...ageId=96239621
They reference (MINI special tool 51 3 080 to side window glass) to adjust the height the front windows go down when you open the door. Mine doesn't go down at all, or pop back up when the door is sealed. I googled the bejesus out of this.. anyone have an idea?
Here's a link to adjust the rear windows. I didn't see anything on NAM, so here you go.
https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/p...ageId=96239621
Last edited by burley; 08-31-2017 at 06:54 AM.