Can someone tell me who to replace the boswden cable in the door? I was trying to tighten it and it came loose. I can't figure out where it is suppose to go inside the door.

 

what is it?

 

According to Wikipedia...

Invented by Frank Bowden, a bowden cable is a type of flexible cable used to transmit mechanical force or energy by the movement of an inner cable (most commonly of steel or stainless steel) relative to a hollow outer cable housing. The cable housing is generally of composite construction, consisting of a spiral steel wire, often coated with plastic, and with a plastic outer sheath.
The linear movement of the inner cable is generally used to transmit a pulling force, although for very light applications over shorter distances (such as the remote shutter release cables on mechanical film cameras) a push may also be used. Usually provision is made for adjusting the cable tension using an inline hollow screw (often called a "barrel adjuster"), which lengthens or shortens the cable housing relative to a fixed anchor point. Lengthening the housing (turning the barrel adjuster out) tightens the cable; shortening the housing (turning the barrel adjuster in) loosens the cable.

 

Sorry if I wan't clear. Its what BMW calls the door release cable. My door handle stopped working and when I went to fix it, the cable came loose.

 

Mine came free from the outside handle mechanism a few weeks ago. I went by the shop and asked them how to take the door panel off. pretty simple. don't forget there's a screw behind the small reflector. Tight space to work but after 5 mins or so i got the anchor point back where it belongs. Sorry i didn't take pictures.

Anyone have a schematic of the door cables?

 

heres some pics. first two are from the service manual and the last one is from realoem. hope it helps.

 

Did that help? Good job mylittlemini.

 

Wow! thanks. The picture from the service manual explained everything.

 

hey no problem

 

Everyone seems to have problems with the interior handle cable.......but I also have a problem with the exterior handle cable.........and I cannot figure out where the cable secures........did you purchase a new cable? And do you have illustrations of where things go to re-assemble?
Much appreciated.
Craig

 

This link may help, theres links and pics in it. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=138109