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Old 25th September 2010, 22:48   #1
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how do you replace front windshield trim that's cracking?
I have a 2000 E39 M5. Front windshield is fine, but the trim around it is cracking. The trim piece was priced at $41.95. Does anyone have a solution to this problem?
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Old 1st October 2010, 00:12   #2
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I have recently replaced mine and all that is required to purchase is the trim piece and if you have standard tools, you can perform the procedure fairly easily and quickly.

Here's a great write up that I used:
E39 Windshield trim replacement - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum
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Old 1st October 2010, 07:38   #3
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Great help; Thanks to all
thanks for taking the time to respond to my inquiry, twas appreciated.
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I have recently replaced mine and all that is required to purchase is the trim piece and if you have standard tools, you can perform the procedure fairly easily and quickly.

Here's a great write up that I used:
E39 Windshield trim replacement - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum
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just replaced mine with a flat head screw driver
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easy
pretty easy to do, about 45 minutes
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