Subject: If it's like the e23, there's a plastic/metal clip at the bottom edge Author: davidc (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 10611 posts Posted on: 2006-06-11 02:32:34

of the glass, inside the door, that may have broken or slipped off. In any case, you'll need to remove the door panel to access it.

Here's a photo of the area in question in my '86 735i. I'm guessing that the e36 is very similar as window lifter technology is basically the same in all cars.



David Cecil

'97 740iL, 134k miles
'92 750iL, 86k miles
'89 735i, 171k miles, rare 5-speed tranny (current restoration project)
'86 735i, 101k miles

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