Stu
05-20-2011, 08:44 PM
We've all heard of the headaches some users have gone through by having improperly reinstalled windshields. Mainly E39 5-series users have this issue, but it wouldn't hurt to have this information for your E46.
These are the official BMW technical instructions for replacing your windshield on your E46 coupe, convertible, or sedan. I had them printed off for me at my local BMW dealership.
Do not see your glass installer unless you have this in-hand, especially if you are a convertible owner. Ask them first if they are aware of the procedures as outlined by BMW, and how possible excess wind noise can result if these procedures are not followed exactly. If they say they are not aware of these procedures, hand them this and maybe tip your installer an extra $20 to do it according to this manual. I know I will be, because I'm asking them to do a little extra work. I don't want to come back and have the windshield refitted, and I am sure that they don't want to have to do that either. They usually work off of commission, and there's no profit in redoing work.
This manual contains:
1. Windshield removal and installation instructions (E46)
2. Windshield cowl removal and installation instructions (E46)
Download here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZHAD51VS
These are the official BMW technical instructions for replacing your windshield on your E46 coupe, convertible, or sedan. I had them printed off for me at my local BMW dealership.
Do not see your glass installer unless you have this in-hand, especially if you are a convertible owner. Ask them first if they are aware of the procedures as outlined by BMW, and how possible excess wind noise can result if these procedures are not followed exactly. If they say they are not aware of these procedures, hand them this and maybe tip your installer an extra $20 to do it according to this manual. I know I will be, because I'm asking them to do a little extra work. I don't want to come back and have the windshield refitted, and I am sure that they don't want to have to do that either. They usually work off of commission, and there's no profit in redoing work.
This manual contains:
1. Windshield removal and installation instructions (E46)
2. Windshield cowl removal and installation instructions (E46)
Download here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZHAD51VS