Side Finisher Rubber Replacement and Rear Side Window Trim Replacement

[Will]

When using the soapy water, use a dry towel to grip the trim piece when pulling it through. Made it much easier for me.

[PSUEng]

With soapy water, you can slide the seal between the bracket and trim fairly easily, it take a bit of pressure to get it started but once in, you just "feed it" slowly in place. See my post #357

I did see that and may give that a go, I would MUCH rather not remove the rivet but when I did the driver side last year, didn't have that thought. But I agree, much better initial approach. That bracket is not something you can buy as far as I can tell, so I'd rather not modify it or risk damage.

[gheorghe]

Great video. I too drilled the rivet, but didn't need to remove material on the bracket. When I do the other side, I may consider that. And, I may pull the quarter window next time. I was able to do it with the window in place, but it was tiring with small drivers and things to get at the two screws closest to the b pillar.

With soapy water, you can slide the seal between the bracket and trim fairly easily, it take a bit of pressure to get it started but once in, you just "feed it" slowly in place. See my post #357

[somm3r]

Great video. I too drilled the rivet, but didn't need to remove material on the bracket. When I do the other side, I may consider that. And, I may pull the quarter window next time. I was able to do it with the window in place, but it was tiring with small drivers and things to get at the two screws closest to the b pillar.

Thanks, man. Yea, with the rear window being so easy to remove it was a no brainer for me. Just allows so much more room to take your time on other areas and not fight clearances etc.

[PSUEng]

Hope this helps anyone else using Matt's seals. Just wrapped up the install on mine this weekend. Feel free to follow the car's rebuild on my instagram as well. somm3r_garage

Great video. I too drilled the rivet, but didn't need to remove material on the bracket. When I do the other side, I may consider that. And, I may pull the quarter window next time. I was able to do it with the window in place, but it was tiring with small drivers and things to get at the two screws closest to the b pillar.

[nachizl8]

NAM3 Forum members! Matt has set up a special 10% discount on all BMW rubber seals.

Use Code: NAM3 at Checkout

Just follow these simple steps:

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Pick your products.
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Share your feedback and happy driving!

Thanks man, just picked up a set!

[somm3r]

Hope this helps anyone else using Matt's seals. Just wrapped up the install on mine this weekend. Feel free to follow the car's rebuild on my instagram as well. somm3r_garage

[0-60motorsports]

Thanks Matt!

[mthird]

NAM3 Forum members! Matt has set up a special 10% discount on all BMW rubber seals.

Use Code: NAM3 at Checkout

Just follow these simple steps:

Visit https://matthewnavis.com/product-cat...les-parts/bmw/
Pick your products.
Use code NAM3 during checkout for a 10% discount.
Share your feedback and happy driving!

[Teemmy]

Bottom

Thanks!

Matt just referred me to his site, the group buy is over so the price is 225 euros for a pair if anyone is still looking.

[9kracing]

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[Teemmy]

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-2...eft-e46-coupe/

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

Is this for the top or the bottom?

[mthird]

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

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225772552443

[ZapRousdower]

Awesome post. Thanks for this!

[Gt4]

if someone needs a passanger side only, I have one cause my car only had a bad driver side seal.