05-02-2021, 01:43 AM | #1 |
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Rear glass rubber seal, need help
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The rubber gasket/ seal around the rear windshield on my 650i (MY14) deteriorated which is normal givin age of the car. I used to replace this exact part on my previous BMWs with no issues and was straight forward. To my surprise, when I looked into getting a new seal I was informed by the dealer that it's part of the rear windshield??? Ie in order to replace it, you guessed it, the entire glass has to be replaced. What on earth were BMW engineers smoking when they did this? Just wondering if someone managed to get around this issue? I'm not gonna replace a perfectly good part to fix this. Any retrofit out there? Thanks |
05-02-2021, 04:12 AM | #2 |
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They are correct. I read through the replacement instructions for the high brake lamp because sometimes those seals are attached to them. In the case of the F06 though it is attached to the rear window. There is also no separate part number for the window sealing lip on any of the part diagrams.
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05-02-2021, 08:40 AM | #3 |
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WTF, its time to start using some 303 rubber protectant. Of course, that is too late for your situation.
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05-03-2021, 07:05 AM | #6 |
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it's a combination of heat and direct sunlight. The windshield and side windows are ok despite being subjected to the same conditions. Sorry I need to update my location in the signature with current location which is Dubai UAE.
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05-04-2021, 04:26 PM | #7 | |
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Do share your full journey ok this repair / replacement I have it on my list of todo as well… As for the 3rd bar break light that has an open recall and I suspect that allows moisture and water vapor into our rigs causing leather cracking and damage however there may be other areas where vapor and moisture is seeping into our interior… any more intel from other members please share this is a great and delicate topic! |
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05-05-2021, 06:18 AM | #8 |
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[QUOTE=As for the 3rd bar break light that has an open recall and I suspect that allows moisture and water vapor into our rigs causing leather cracking and damage however there may be other areas where vapor and moisture is seeping into our interior… any more intel from other members please share this is a great and delicate topic![/QUOTE]
Open recall? Can you share details please? |
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05-05-2021, 08:55 AM | #10 |
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Not sure if this will apply to you since you're not in the USA. The recall is from BMW NA. You can try an internet/google search for BMW F06 M6 3rd Brake Light Recall or check your local BMW dealerships to see if the recall applies to your market:
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