Window Regulator / Door Glass Adjustment Tool for BMW and Mini as 513240
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Code:120177
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Weight:0.300 Kgs
Overview:
✔ Professional tool for removal, installation and adjustment of front door windows
✔ Designed for various BMW and Mini models
✔ Additional retaining plates improve positioning and prevent slipping
✔ Integrated square drive allows torque wrench use according to repair procedures
✔ Suitable for window regulator and glass alignment procedures
✔ Ideal for workshop and professional repair applications
This specialized tool is designed for removing, installing and adjusting front door window glass on selected BMW and Mini vehicles.
Compared to the original design, this version has been equipped with two additional retaining plates that simplify positioning and help prevent slipping from the adjustment gear of the window mechanism.
An integrated square drive at the end of the handle also enables the use of a torque wrench according to manufacturer repair procedures.
Application Instructions
(Always follow the vehicle manufacturer's repair procedures.)
- Remove the door trim and window channel strip
- Locate the toothed adjustment nut near the front and rear section of the window regulator
- Loosen the adjustment nut using the tool from the outside with the window closed
- Raise the window so approximately 220 mm extends above the door frame
- Remove the window or regulator mounting points
- Remove the window glass
The toothed adjustment discs can later be used to precisely align the door glass.
Important: A suction lifter is required during adjustment to maintain the glass position until the adjustment nuts are completely tightened.
Recommended Torque Values
Applicable only when using this tool:
- R50 / R52 / R53 = 10 Nm
- R55 / R56 / R57 / R58 / R59 = 5 Nm
Recommended Window Adjustment Values
Glass penetration depth into frame seal:
Glass to A-pillar
- R50 / R53 = 3.5 mm
- R52 Convertible = 4.5 ± 1.5 mm
Glass to roof area
- R50 / R53 = 5 mm
- R52 Convertible = 6 ± 1 mm
Window Regulator Initialization Procedure
After adjustment, the window regulator mechanism should be initialized:
- The reference point is the mechanical stop with closed door and fully raised window
- Raise the window and hold the window switch in the up position for approximately 5 seconds
- Release the switch
- Open the door — the window moves slightly downward
- Close the door — the window returns to the fully closed position
Vehicle Compatibility
Suitable for:
Mini
- Cooper / Cooper S R50, R52, R53 (2002–2008)
- Clubman R55 (2007–2014)
- Coupe R58 (2011–2015)
- Roadster R59 (2012–2015)
- Hatch / Convertible (2014–)
BMW 1 Series
- E81, E82, E88 (2004–2014)
- F20, F21 (2011–2019)
BMW 2 Series
- F22, F23, F87
BMW 3 Series
- F34
BMW 4 Series
- F32, F33, F36, F82, F83
BMW 5 Series
- E60, F07, F10, F11 (2009–2017)
BMW 7 Series
- F01, F02, F03, F04
OEM Reference Numbers
To be used as:
- BMW 513240
Original OEM numbers are provided for comparison purposes only. This product is not an original OEM tool.