Z4 Roadster (E85) Windshield molding

The upper molding on my windshield has been cracked for some time. Now pieces are starting to break off. Is this something that a auto glass co. can replace or do I have to get a new molding from a parts source?

I'm getting ready to replace all of them around my windshield. My understanding is that many places will tell you the windshield must be removed, but this isn't true. The parts are cheap and its an easy DIY. I plan to do the lower windshield cowl at the same time. That's about $120 whereas the top piece is closer to $30.

-Ian

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=599151

Bought the moulding at a BMW dealer for around $30 and have the windshield installer installed for $40

Mine did the same thing on my 2004 Z4 . I replaced mine myself. All you got to do is pull out on it gently and it will peel right off. I purchased my new one from my BMW dealer parts desk. Line the new one up with the groove than just press it right in. Very easy fix.

Don't pay to get this done. Far too easy to do for anyone to give money away to another person.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-Z4-2.5i...indow/ES92884/

This will take you less than 10 minutes.
Make sure it is inserted all the way...if it's raised from the windshield it will make noise from the wind. You might not notice it till you drop the top down.

Thanks for all the help. I will get one and DIY.

My girlfriend has a 2006 330i - the glass company told her it would be over 270 because they needed to remove the windshield....

I am not mechanically inclined at all and installed the trim in about 20 minutes. Like someone said a glass installer had told me the windshield would have to be removed. Again thanks to this forum that saved me a bundle. Do not be afraid to do it yourself because it is a piece of cake to do.

Originally Posted by Leaping

I am not mechanically inclined at all and installed the trim in about 20 minutes. Like someone said a glass installer had told me the windshield would have to be removed. Again thanks to this forum that saved me a bundle. Do not be afraid to do it yourself because it is a piece of cake to do.

Any tools needed?

None. Just the palm of your hand and a little window cleaner.

Originally Posted by Mikey48

None. Just the palm of your hand and a little window cleaner.

Thought I saw different on the forum....

Originally Posted by utfootball4

Any tools needed?

A plastic putty knife will be helpful.