Replacing black rubber trim around windsheild
03-12-2010, 01:16 PM
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i | Sport Package | Auburn Interior | Silver Grey Metallic Exterior
Hello all
I was wondering if replacing the rubber black trim around the back window and windshield is something that has to be done by a professional or if this is a DIY moment. The trim is coming apart looks like crap too.
Thanks
I was wondering if replacing the rubber black trim around the back window and windshield is something that has to be done by a professional or if this is a DIY moment. The trim is coming apart looks like crap too.
Thanks
03-12-2010, 02:22 PM
#2
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Miami Gardens, FL
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
03-12-2010, 06:56 PM
#3
Members
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: '05 545 Jet Black, Miro 111's, Painted Calipers, Slotted and Drilled Rotors, Ultimate Interior LED Kit, ACS Rear Spoilers (reps), HID 7k Fogs, Black Roundels and Badges, 20% Tint, Mtech V2 Angel Eyes, Ksport Coilovers, M5 Bumpers and Side Skits, ACS Front Lip (rep), and probably more on the way as you read this...
i was told with the back window that there's a chance of it cracking. it was worth it for me to shell out the $240 to have it done by a professional (think dealership wanted $300).
03-12-2010, 08:33 PM
#4
Members
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Kelso, WA
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 04 530i
The rear on my car was a piece of cake! took 25 min, just make sure you start at the bottom and work your way arround! dont use pressure on the glass to pry, push the metal sleeve away from the glass where it has already been separated. I couldn't get the front removed, just had them replace the glass under comprihensive through insurance and gave them the OEM top seal to install! Most glass companies use a universal molding for the front!
03-12-2010, 08:39 PM
#5
Members
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Kelso, WA
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 04 530i
If you want to see how easy it is to remove, open the trunk and start at the bottom with a flat head screwdriver, med. size and push it away from the glass! after that just slide the screwdriver in the slot where the glass was and push it away! Just take your time and work it all the way arround!
03-13-2010, 01:07 AM
#7
Members
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: LA
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 04 545i Jet Blk, Blk Int, SMG, Sport, Nav, Prem, CW Pack, L7, PDC
Awesome. Need to replace my rear window trim too. I did the front and it was such a pita to slide the rubber piece in. Didn't attempt the rear window trim the same day cause I was dreading that it would take as long as the front.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
srogers535x
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
14
04-26-2015 09:39 AM