DIY: BMW E39 Front & Rear Glass Trim Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- Video tutorial on how to replace the front or rear window trim on a BMW E39. The window trim is known to crack and deteriorate over time which can look unappealing and also jeopardize the durability surrounding paint or glass edge. If your glass has been replaced in the past, most likely you can't use the procedure and you will need to have the glass removed and reinstalled with the new trim. This particular tutorial was done on a 1997 BMW 540i sedan.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-tape
-pliers
-nylon trim tool
-soap and water in a spray bottle
-vacuum cleaner
-wax
-microfiber cloth
Procedure:
-new trim can be purchased from a variety of sources such as the dealer, online, or possible your local auto parts supplier
-first start by washing your vehicle to remove any dirt or debris which could scratch the paint
-using a nylon trim tool, push along the edge of the trim on the glass side popping it loose
-start by pulling up on the corner of the trim in order to remove it on the sides
-for the roof, apply some tape to the one side, then push the trim away from the glass and using the pair of pliers pull the edge up
-now remove the rest using your hands
-vacuum up any loose rubber that fell off the old trim during the removal process
-next wash the surrounding area, cleaning any dirt build up that can cause any drainage or rust issues
-allow it to dry and apply a wax coating to protect the area
-spray down the groove with a soapy water mix, but I don't recommend dish soap as it is known to dry out rubber
-start with the bottom trim first if you are working with the rear window, the front window does not have a lower trim piece
-ensure that it is centered with the glass
-push it into the groove and it will slip into place
-next installing trim that goes around the sides and top
-push in the top portion first, ensure it is centered up on the glass
-then push the trim in along the sides
-once pushed into place by hand, use the nylon trim tool to push it onto the glass to ensure it's seated into place
-then rinse the vehicle off to remove any soap residue
-allow the vehicle to sit in the sun while will soften up the adhesive and allow it to bond to the glass
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cool video.
i'm going out to do it right now!!
Thank you and awesome to hear. Don't forget to subscribe :)
Thanks for the great video which is a big help, as I have to replace these rubber trims on the front and rear screens of my 1999 E39 540i due to age and the hot sun causing the rubber to crack and fall apart. On my car there appears to be right angle corner pieces in the corners that join the top and sides together is this correct ? as I can't tell with everything now cracked badly...
Thank you here in 2020!
No problem, always happy to help :)
nice, i need to do this!!!
Thank you. Definitely worth the replacement.
How to change the back window ? Is it just taking the seals off ?
Same process for the e46??
good advice using soapy car wash water! I was thinking wd40 but this is way more practical
Can you drop a link on that tool you used in the beginning? (Yellow)
Very informative. It seems these trim pieces become brittle after awhile, mine are due to be replaced.
Thank you! Yeah they definitely make the car look dated once they start to fall apart.
Great.
+John R Thank you!
would like to see a e46 rear window seal done.
as mine seems like rear glass will have to come out
It's the same process, this trim is quite common across most BMW models.
it's definitely not going back in without window out
How is the window urethane around the grove it sits in??? Sometimes that can cause problems and may need to be trimmed out slightly.
4DIYers sits out to far in places tryed trimming not enough room to get a blade in just going to cut the window out clean and refit with new seal.
I had one small area on the corner sticking up and I used a flat tip on a soldering iron to melt down the urethane. If there is an excessive amount, then the window must have been replaced at some point.
So my e39 has a like a metal lead thing in the front windshield should i remove it when i go to replace the gasket?
That would be what's left of the old trim piece. There's metal within that rubber trim, so you'll need to remove it.
@@4DIYers would i have to remove the windshield or just take it off and apply?