Sunroof gasket seal
11-14-2009, 10:14 AM
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I just took my car in for service and they reported my sunroof gasket needs to be replaced and its not convered under CPO warranty. they wanted 250 dollars for it but im curious if anyone knows where i could buy it on my own and instructions on how to replace it. Thank you
11-14-2009, 12:00 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i Monaco blue/cream beige, light poplar trim, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed manual
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Don't know what year you're driving, but I just pulled up an 05 530i for the sake of an example. Looks like REALOEM sells the gaskets for about $35. I seem to remember someone else has done this repair...you might find a DIY if you search. Or, you could be the first! 
Hope that helps.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=54&fg=05
Hope that helps.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=54&fg=05
11-14-2009, 05:23 PM
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I'll save you the trouble:
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=75315
By the way, you guys will get a kick out of this...
The other day, I was talking to my service technician and he was telling me how much BMW now relies on software updates or coding to make sure everything works right. He told me (in all seriousness) that they even want them to program the car after replacing the sunroof seal!!
We both laughed at the absurdity of the whole thing but hey, you never know...maybe the seal doubles as some sort of antenna or something? 
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=75315
By the way, you guys will get a kick out of this...
The other day, I was talking to my service technician and he was telling me how much BMW now relies on software updates or coding to make sure everything works right. He told me (in all seriousness) that they even want them to program the car after replacing the sunroof seal!!
We both laughed at the absurdity of the whole thing but hey, you never know...maybe the seal doubles as some sort of antenna or something?
11-15-2009, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='1054947' date='Nov 14 2009, 09:23 PM
I'll save you the trouble:
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=75315
By the way, you guys will get a kick out of this...
The other day, I was talking to my service technician and he was telling me how much BMW now relies on software updates or coding to make sure everything works right. He told me (in all seriousness) that they even want them to program the car after replacing the sunroof seal!! We both laughed at the absurdity of the whole thing but hey, you never know...maybe the seal doubles as some sort of antenna or something?
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=75315
By the way, you guys will get a kick out of this...
The other day, I was talking to my service technician and he was telling me how much BMW now relies on software updates or coding to make sure everything works right. He told me (in all seriousness) that they even want them to program the car after replacing the sunroof seal!!
We both laughed at the absurdity of the whole thing but hey, you never know...maybe the seal doubles as some sort of antenna or something?
11-15-2009, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JW-BENZ' post='1055415' date='Nov 15 2009, 08:28 PM
I think this has to do with the sunroof pressure resistance system. My sunroof is quite loud I need to replace mine, but I'm not getting the car reprogramed
11-16-2009, 01:52 PM
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This is an easy 30 minute fix plus $30 or so for the OEM seal. I did it myself on both my vehicles. You just have to take the time to carefully peel off the old gasket to minimize the cleanup work before putting the new one on. Don't forget to reset the sunroof control afterwards. Good luck!
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