Side Finisher Rubber Replacement and Rear Side Window Trim Replacement

[9kracing]

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-21080-rear-vent-window-gasket-left-e46-coupe/

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-16114-rear-vent-window-gasket-right-e46-coupe/

[Syfon]

Ok, I'm really confused.

December 2001 E46 330Ci with high gloss shadowline trim.

I've received the long rubber strip to fit to the rear corner of the window trim (the part where it curves down and meets the horizontal weather strip.

I'm really confused about the following. Some help & clarification from fellow members would be appreciated.

What rubber / weather strip / seal do I need to purchase for the bottom horizontal part of the rear 3/4 window?

I'm under the impression I'll need to separate the high gloss shadowline trim from the bottom horizontal weather strip / seal piece and reattach it to the new piece (with double sided tape or similar).

I'm just not sure what piece I need to purchase to complete this job?

Or can I use the same piece as pictured in the opening post of this thread? Picture linked below.

Thanks in advance for your help

[Phoenix///M3]

Just ordered through ebay link. $225 per set (L+R)


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[0-60motorsports]

Already contacted but as he says same price with ebay like 200 euro btw any of u mounted part is it fits fine?

Yes it's perfect. Just get it as it's still a great deal bro.

[Daylight]

Already contacted but as he says same price with ebay like 200 euro btw any of u mounted part is it fits fine?

[WestBankM4]

I got nothing to do with this GB anymore.

y’all better email the seller before I get banned 😶

You're already a legend in my book.

[Maxima SE]

I got nothing to do with this GB anymore.

y’all better email the seller before I get banned 😶

[0-60motorsports]

Hiy guys im from Turkey and want to buy from that low price can u help me about btw i dont have paypal and cant use from my country its blocked

Message the seller in the eBay link brother.

[Daylight]

You should ask the seller. The quote was for shipping to USA. Should be about the same

Hiy guys im from Turkey and want to buy from that low price can u help me about btw i dont have paypal and cant use from my country its blocked

[throwinshapes]

I found a number of things out doing this replacement using the new OE style parts from Matas Navik (found in post #157)

• Don't try to slide the whole piece in through the aluminum bracket area. It's too tight, even with lubricant, there's an easier way. Instead, take pliers and bend the corner up slightly on the rear end of the bracket. This will allow you to slide the new rubber in basically right where it needs to be. Definitely still use some sort of rubber safe lubricant. I've indicated below where to bend the aluminum, and where to align the rubber to that bent area prior to pushing it in to make it the easiest. You'll only need to slide it about an inch into its final place.
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• I also found that my windows were very tight on this new rubber when closing. You'll want to slide the black finisher as far backwards as it will go while tightening the screws. Start with the screws in the most rearward section first. I was able to alleviate more compression on the rubber by removing the inner B-Pillar and loosening the two nuts that hold the rear window bracket on. The B-Pillar can be removed without removing the rear "door" cards. The "door" cards bend enough that you can access the plastic clips that hold the B-Pillar. There's play in the window mount, and I was able to slide the windows forward before re-tightening. The new rubber is still tight, but I'm hoping time closed will compress them into shape. I add a bit of grease too to help with friction as they closed.
• If you are replacing the lower seal piece, mark the original height of the old seal with painters tape prior to removal. There's nothing to register the location of the seal since its simply adhered to the paint (esp. with a good cleaning of the old adhesive)
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• 3M 03618 Adhesive remover worked great on the adhesive left over on the paint from the lower seal piece.
• Protect your black finisher piece by laying a blanket on your work surface, or painters tape it. It's pretty easy to marr as you're fighting with the rubber.
• Quite a bit of stretch is needed to get the bolt hole lined up through the new rubber. Remove a bit of adhesive protective tape at a time, adhere the rubber to the finisher, and keep repeating.
• Be careful removing the front door seal near the front of the car, there's a wire that is attached to the body, on both sides. I assume this is the antenna for the key fob?
• The inner rear window seals are not L/R sided, they can be installed on either side. Just make sure the rubber faces outside, felt faces inside.
• I've always had issues when the front windows down, where water on the roof would drip into the car. While the black finishers were off, I ran a bead of RTV black gasket maker down the existing ribbed seal along the back side of the finishers. The existing seals looked mashed down, so that was probably the root cause. Would be interesting if we could find a source for these too...

[thegenius46m]

Found the eBay listing and looks like they're available but now double the price. Also bmw jacked the price on the lower window rubber moulding underneath and they're $65 a side now! Bastards lol

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225606622802?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=FxT3bkbGS-i&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=5m_iJaiuQv6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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[Maxima SE]

I would email Matt and see if he is still honoring the price

[thegenius46m]

Still available?

[Mush]

See Post #157

Group buy info

Price: $130 USD for one set. $260 USD for two sets. shipped to USA
Send paypal payment to: [email protected]
Under the payment amount it will ask you what this is for and type:
Group buy E46 Rear quarter weather stripping and include your name, full address including USA and phone number.

I am late to this party. I need a set. Is the deal still going? 🙏

[PSUEng]

Cool, thanks. Out of curiosity, which method did you use?

I drilled out the bracket rivet, installed the seal, re-riveted the bracket. Apparently the more difficult method.