BMW E46 Coupe Rear Quarter Window Seals

Hello and welcome to the SPOOLIN UP channel.
In this video, I replace both of the lower seals for the rear quarter windows. The seals had become perished and disintegrated so it was time for them to be exchanged.
The job itself was time-consuming, but the most part was removing the residue from the old double sided tape used on the original seals. I try to replace most things on thr BMW with OEM parts to keep it original.
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[@steventrang5841]

Great detail video. I was intimidated to try to do it. But after looking at your video looks pretty easy. Gonna order parts. Thanks.

[@SPOOLINUP]

Thank you man, appreciate it. Go for it, im glad the video has given you the confidence to do the job 👍🏽

[@e46m32]

Just wanted to say a huge thank you. After watching your video gave me the confidence to do mine No more window noise coming from the rear 👌🏽 And looking mighty fine in shadow gloss

[@GAS.M3]

This is exactly what I need to do to mine. I’m just too lazy to do all the work..😂 Thank you for this video..well done 👏

[@SPOOLINUP]

Well you have done the research so now its time to do it!! 🤣 Thank you by the way, I appreciate it. Its your turn now 🤭

[@davidrsmith2417]

Most excellent DIY video, sir! E46 owners around the world should watch this, my local body shop wanted $750-$900 and they asked me to leave the car for 36 hours. Ouch. PARTS: my 2004 E46 M3 Coupe (last 7 of VIN: PN56264) has matte black (aka shadowline) trim rather than the gloss black trim that you used. Parts for my silver M3 are: 51368194741 (L) and 51368194742 (R), genuine BMW. In the USA (circa 10/2023), about $61.50 each.

[@SPOOLINUP]

I tried my best with the video and its only of those jobs that you need to be patient with. Removing the old glue from the double sided tape is not easy. Wow!! They wanted to charge a lot of money for that for sure. Thanks for sharing those part numbers 👊🏾 people will find them very useful.

[@guayo42]

Thanks for the tutorial mate! Knocked it out on my M3 this morning. Used the heat gun to help initially but it does require patience to work the glue off.

[@SPOOLINUP]

You are welcome, I'm glad you were successful. It's such a relief having that job done isn't it?

[@reallycooluleh]

Thankyou for making this video! You are an asset to your community!

[@SPOOLINUP]

You are welcome 👊🏾 have you also had to do this on your E46?

[@reallycooluleh]

@@SPOOLINUP Not yet but contemplating it depending how much parts are, and if I could find a good set of instructions do so. You've definitely supplied the instructions, so thank you again mate from Australia

[@SPOOLINUP]

@reallycooluleh Any time, you are more than welcome of course. I got them for a good price from the local BMW dealer which was surprising. If you search hard enough you will find some on Ebay but not sure how easily you can get your hands on them in Australia. Good luck with it either way mate.

[@ALT7X]

Great video mate

[@FayZz-xp1tw]

Yoooo where has this channle been i needed a channle like this 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@SPOOLINUP]

This channel is too small so that's why you never saw it 🤣 im glad you are here now man thanks for commenting 👍🏽 I hope you find it useful.

[@pondum_]

If you ever end up replacing the seals/weatherstripping that goes on the top/back of the rear quarter window please make sure you do a video on that as well!

[@SPOOLINUP]

I would love to do that replacement and make a video but that seal actually cost so much money.

[@pondum_]

@@SPOOLINUP Yeah the bottom seal is like already $200 unless I’m not looking at the right part number. For a broke college student an E46 was probably a poor choice 😂. But I can’t find the part number for the top/back one(s) do you by chance have it??

[@SPOOLINUP]

I don't have the part number for that top seal/trim but if you really need it, I could find it. The E46 isn't cheap to repair but when it is working it works very well so it's also a good choice for you in another aspect.

[@pondum_]

That would be much appreciated I checked realoem but I could've just missed something. And yeah the whole drivetrain has been incredibly reliable for me which has been awesome. I'm glad I didn't get a 335i that would've been a nightmare.@@SPOOLINUP

[@r4ajy]

Really well constructed and delivered buddy. Keep it up! Gonna do my e46 black 330ci 2001 too now!

[@SPOOLINUP]

Hey man thank you very much. It's a nice fix to do on the car and I've been very happy since. Good luck to you!

[@lupinemoonfeather]

Thanks a lot dude, I need to do this on mine as mine are trashed. No idea I needed to take the bench out to do it so thanks! Seen some on eBay but think it’s just the seal so that’ll be a challenge. How much did you pay for yours from BMW?

[@SPOOLINUP]

Got for it!! It will look great once its done and save you money doing it yourself. I would just say to take your time and be patient. I think I paid about £40 - £50 from BMW. I can provide the part numbers if you need

[@lqlqlol]

Thank u, got the same wheels. They look dope!

[@SPOOLINUP]

Wicked man! I love them, they totally suit this car so much

[@jamesrogulski5676]

Great video. Thank you.

[@SPOOLINUP]

You are welcome! Thank you too

[@getodeca7737]

Hi from Serbia, i have same problem with my e46 coupe.. Can u please share link where to buy new rubber for quarter window. Thank you for this video

[@SPOOLINUP]

Hey man, did you manage to find the seals? I went to a BMW dealer to get them but you can find them online for sure, I saw some on Ebay in the past.

[@ryan-hl9qj]

Great video bud… really helpful… need to sort my m3 ones out .. not looking forward to it though 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@SPOOLINUP]

I appreciate your comment, im glad the video has helped you. Unfortunately, it's not the most exciting job to do but it's certainly worth it in the end. Even more worth doing on an M3!! I think you just need to set a good bit of time aside to get it done and be patient. The worst part is removing the old double-sided tape. Good luck 👍🏽

[@jordanusunov8491]

I cannot find your top seal video. I saw you changing the bottom seal e46 window and you said you have a video

[@SPOOLINUP]

I have only changed the bottom seals there, the one that goes around all windows is very expensive so I am waiting until it is essential

[@dRew-something]

Thanks for the vid,great explanation.. really not looking forward to doing mine🙈

[@SPOOLINUP]

To be honest it's a little bit of a daunting job but it looks a lot harder than it is. It is also really worth it so good luck and I hope you get it done easily 🙏🏾

[@dRew-something]

@@SPOOLINUP thanks for the message,doing mine soon along with vapour barriers and a new stereo, looking at the Xtrons headunit.

[@SPOOLINUP]

Wicked man!! Whatever you do just look after it and keep it well because these are great cars if they are well maintained. Let me know how all of the jobs go.

[@dRew-something]

Thanks,great,great car, I've got the black rain gutter/trim too on mine. I did the windscreen cowl and scuttle panel recently..loads more to do but enjoying it.​@@SPOOLINUP

[@SPOOLINUP]

@dRew-something I like that you are doing all of these important things that people don't realise are so essential to keeping the car in good condition. I need to replace a few things so I will be hunting on ebay for those too.

[@claydavis4742]

Solid video

[@SPOOLINUP]

Respect to you 👊🏾👌🏾 thanks

[@marcpearson3955]

Did you just replace the rubber or the gloss black trim also? I need to do mine but i cant find the complete seal with the gloss black trim too!

[@SPOOLINUP]

It came as a complete piece, glass black plastic trim with the rubber attached. If you are in the UK then you can get the entire piece from the dealers.

[@NiceChange]

Thank you

[@SPOOLINUP]

You are welcome

[@MKxpl]

good tutorial

[@SPOOLINUP]

Thank you 👊🏾

[@The..Mechanic]

The other window seal you mention at 10:15 is breaking on my 330ci too. I’ve found replacement window seals however they cost $3500 each… keen to hear if you’ve found any cheaper ones 😂

[@SPOOLINUP]

Yes man, unfortunately they are not cheap at all, which is very annoying. I wonder if they are available at a breakers year or maybe it's not a re-usable part. I might make the enquiry from BMW. Do you mean $3500 or $350?

[@The..Mechanic]

I’ve asked about second hand parts from a wrecker and been told they aren’t reusable. I’m in Australia and haven’t found any after market parts either… only OEM from BMW. They cost $3500 AUD each and I need two haha.

[@SPOOLINUP]

@The..Mechanic I suspected you wouldn't be able to use them again. Its a shame, they are just too expensive and there is a market for them on these older cars. It's just a trim and a seal, maybe on some of the E46 forums and pages there might be some more helpful advice.

[@taaayll]

I love your accent

[@SPOOLINUP]

Thank you very much, I'm from London.

[@taaayll]

My two cars are also an E46, 330CI, and a MK4, Jetta GLS, wagon with the 1.8T. Your channel is tailor-made for me, haha. You need to pick up a 2nd gen Dodge Dakota V6 as a beater truck, and we can fully be twins.

[@SPOOLINUP]

Wicked man, you have very good taste in cars then by the sounds of it. I'm not even sure I can get one of those trucks so easily here but I'm going to have a look at one now just to see. I would like a truck though@@taaayll

[@thelastupdate6070]

You have a link for this ?

[@SPOOLINUP]

I bought it from the BMW dealer near me. You can find these on Ebay though.