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2010 BMW 335i Coupe Windshield Seal Replacement

Use this guide to help you replace a cracked,...

iFixit Library 2005-2013 BMW 3 Series Moderate 45 minutes - 2 hours Guide 168441

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Use this guide to help you replace a cracked, chipped, or worn-out seal for the windshield. This replacement is for the following vehicles: 2005 - 2013 BMW 335i or E92 series. Replacing this requires some tools, but it is relatively simple.

Step 1

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Please begin using a 90-degree pick and lift the seal from the top corner (either side is fine).
Use both your hands and the tool to slowly lift up the seal.

Step 2

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 1/4" Flathead Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Start pulling off the seal with your hand slowly to prevent the seal from cutting off.
The seal might cut off based on how worn-out it is.
If it cuts off, use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the leftover seal that is difficult to reach.
Do not push the screwdriver in deep; this is to prevent scratching the paint.

Step 3

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For the passenger side, you might not need tools; you can pull it with your hand.
If it is difficult to get rid off please proceed to step 4
These steps are the same for the driver's side.

Step 4

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 1/4" Flathead Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use the screwdriver to remove any excess rubber from the seal.
If stuck, please use the screwdriver to lift the piece by piece of the stuck rubber slowly. The tape on it might be too difficult to get rid of.

Step 5

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Grab your favorite all-purpose cleaner or any degreaser, and make sure to spray directly into all the crevices.
You will also need a microfiber towel to clean the crevices; if they are too tight, please use the 90-degree pick to get in between all the cracks.

Step 6

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Begin from the corner and begin to push into the crevices. Do the top first for a more straightforward application.

Step 7

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For the sides, make sure that the seal clamps up to the windsheild glass, this is for it to stay in place.
Make sure to push in until the seal won’t come off.

Step 8

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Remove the orange paper and press on the seal for the tape to stick onto the car.

Step 9

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Repeat steps 1 - 9 for the replacement of the back glass seal.
This gives the vehicle a better look