Replace external window trim

n83a · 07-20-2014, 08:12 AM

need a bit of advice picking the correct part and whether its an easy enough DIY for me to to do.

Someone has snapped the plastic external window trim/strip on the front drivers side has been snapped and it won't pop back into the rubber 'undertrim'.

Does anyone have any tips if its easy & quick enough to replace myself?

its part no.1 in the following link (in black):

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...32&hg=51&fg=20

Alternatively, if I don't replace it will it cause any further damage (other than the cosmetic damage).

thanks

El Cheapo Loco · 07-21-2014, 11:35 AM

The chrome part is purely cosmetic. The bottom rubber part is what serves the functional purpose.

If your car comes with chrome or shadowline, then your link shows the correct part. Not sure about European models, but here in the US shadowline is an option. Give your VIN to the dealer to verify the part.

It is a fairly simple DIY with the link below. You will have to remove the mirror in the process. Sounds like you have never done this before so give yourself about an hour for the job. You should also buy a few door panel clips at the same time in case you break one. They are less than a dollar each and will save you a separate trip to the dealer.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=window

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n83a New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Replace external window trim need a bit of advice picking the correct part and whether its an easy enough DIY for me to to do. Someone has snapped the plastic external window trim/strip on the front drivers side has been snapped and it won't pop back into the rubber 'undertrim'. Does anyone have any tips if its easy & quick enough to replace myself? its part no.1 in the following link (in black): http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...32&hg=51&fg=20 Alternatively, if I don't replace it will it cause any further damage (other than the cosmetic damage). thanks
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El Cheapo Loco douchebaggo 186 Rep 972 Posts Drives: stick Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	The chrome part is purely cosmetic. The bottom rubber part is what serves the functional purpose. If your car comes with chrome or shadowline, then your link shows the correct part. Not sure about European models, but here in the US shadowline is an option. Give your VIN to the dealer to verify the part. It is a fairly simple DIY with the link below. You will have to remove the mirror in the process. Sounds like you have never done this before so give yourself about an hour for the job. You should also buy a few door panel clips at the same time in case you break one. They are less than a dollar each and will save you a separate trip to the dealer. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=window
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