Ryan's BMW E39 M5: A New Windshield, and Much More!

The time has finally come, I have replaced the old windshield glass! I took things a few steps further by replacing the glass seal, cowl, wiper arms and blades, firewall trims, all of the associated hardware, and finally some STEK Dynoshield protection film.
Wiper removal tool: US.PRO Model 5152: www.ebay.com/p...
Parts List:
BMW Parts: bit.ly/2MPZSB3
(1) Windshield (1997-2001 RS prism): 51318259316
(1) Windshield (2002-2003 RLS prism): 51317059697
(1) Windshield gasket: 51318159784
(1) Windshield cowl trim: 51718159292
(1) Windshield cowl side panel, left: 51718193201
(1) Windshield cowl side panel, right: 51718193202
(8) Windshield cowl grommets: 51718186501
(8) Windshield cowl rivets: 51218205295
(1) Windshield cowl cover plug (1997-2000 only): 51717020032
(1) Wiper arm, left: 61619449965
(1) Wiper arm, right: 61619449966
(1) Wiper arm cap, left: 61618161491
(1) Wiper arm nut, left: 07146971889
(1) Wiper arm compensating disk, left: 61618161493
(1) Wiper arm gasket, left: 61618169254
(2) Wiper arm cap, right: 61611383432
(2) Wiper arm nut, right: 07119905515
(2) Wiper arm washer, right: 07119904115
(2) Wiper arm gasket, right: 61618353813
(1) Wiper blade set: 03397001539
(1) Engine firewall cover, right: 51712694218
(1) Engine firewall cover, left: 51712694217
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[@Pezhman101]

If anyone can do it it’s Ryan from E39 Source. He installed my Eisemann race exhausts along with a Diablo ex pipes, short shifter, updated LED lights and much more. If you want a job done perfection Ryan’s your guy! Thank you Ryan! 🙏

[@E39Source]

Thank you so much Sean!!! Hope you have been well :)

[@joedaniel8503]

Ryan. Your videos in specific are awesome. I’m always learning more from so much detail you explain. Keep it up man. I love E39Source❤

[@E39Source]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@gonnabeok]

As usual - complex and professional approach to the issue :)

[@ottson]

I really enjoy things being done the Ryan way. I'm still looking for a person like that to work on my 190E

[@jensduhem8904]

Ryan: When is the dry ice blasting coming ? This wil make the car supreme !!

[@adcampo7601]

Nice work. You have a EAG "rejuvenation" approach to service. Impressive.

[@ihop1040]

Wow!!! Thanks for the complete and detailed video!!!

[@e46M3_DakarYellow]

Great to have a new video!!!

[@paperandmedals8316]

Great channel. I need to replace my cowl. Just had the windshield replaced, and wow did the cowl just crumble into a pile.

[@Harry244ful]

Amazing to see the business thriving Ryan! If you need any parts for any car from the UK let me know and I can help!

[@E39Source]

Thank you!

[@Mr-Magnificent]

Finally the next episode! Btw: The small little Caps on the A-pillar which are sayin HPS (guess it means head protecting system) are available on the Euro Spec cars here under 51432251367. Only difference is that they are saying "Airbag" and not "HPS". But i guess that doesn't matter. ;)

[@E39Source]

Thank you so much!

[@theamerican7080]

It's been a while! Glad you're back.

[@KRELL427]

Great video and perfect timing, my cowl trim just crumbled apart while detailing my engine. Have the new peices but wasn't to enthused about getting them installed. With this video I will do it myself. Also picked up a NOS hella tail light upgrade kit off ebay and installed myself thanks to another one of your videos. Thanks Ryan.

[@E39Source]

Godo timing! Glad to hear this is useful.

[@wernerdanler2742]

You said you are in Escondido? I lived in San Diego for 30 years until 10 years ago. In 06-07 I had an 03 530i. I loved that car. The best driving car I have ever had. The 3 litre i6 was plenty of engine for me and I actually had to be careful to keep it under 100. Lol I really like the color of that one. Really beautiful.

[@E39Source]

Yes sir! Thanks for the comment

[@aldassimkaitis9292]

Respect!

[@conwaystedham444]

You probably know already or have done this retrofit, but if you don't, the e60 washer jets can be fitted for a nicer fan style spray. You need a couple NRV for intensive wash but they work amazing.

[@E39Source]

I am aware of the retrofit, though I have not done it since I never use that system. Thanks though!

[@stevenpower3780]

Great content as usual!

[@mattpolhamus9194]

Great stuff Ryan, I have to do this exact job!

[@nickw7041]

Thanks for the video Ryan, great info as always and good to see your car getting treated to some new parts. Of course you’ve set off my own ocd so I now have a shopping list of wipers and those little corner pieces, I already did my cowl (although too scared to look to see if it’s started deteriorating again already!). Enjoy Hawaii...

[@E39Source]

Thanks Nick!

[@acsiii110]

Just did windscreen gasket. OE. Had to cut much silicone from under the screen before it would seat. Original green tint, rain sensor 'screen. Pulled rain gutters to make seating the corners easier. Cowl next. I see now I'm missing the triangular outer cowl pieces. Just realized it's draining into the fender, ECU etc. Not cool.

[@jerielguerrero619]

how were ytou able to cut enough for the channel of the gasket to fit? i tried to cut with a blade and i can only get an angle cut which still wont seat the gasket. please help

[@MrMihaiD]

Nice job!

[@christosv2291]

I thought I was the only one never able to reinstall the cabin air snorkels into the fire wall!!!

[@jooky87]

Need to do the windshield on my 528i e39, still original from 2000

[@jasonking8812]

I'm due a new screen on my e39 and I'm upgrading mine to a climate comfort one

[@snakes57]

Hi Ryan, Could you do a parts list please as i'm also looking to replace my windshield in my 2000 540i touring. Many Thanks

[@E39Source]

Parts list has been added to the description!

[@snakes57]

@@E39Source Thanks Ryan

[@Ladygamer34]

I really love this car 🥰

[@JPDenali]

39:00 Bentley manual will tell you the exact distance

[@TB7530]

Thanks for the video share. I'm changing my old wiper arms next week. However, I noticed that a bolt which holds the right-side wiper nut is snapped off (center nut). Is it a risk to reinstall the arm with a missing nut?

[@E39Source]

I wouldn't do it without the hardware. You can find the missing hardware at realoem.com

[@jensduhem8904]

You the goat 🐐 that E39 looks brand ! What is the underside looking like ?

[@E39Source]

It has some corrosion on under-body welds, but nothing major. It did go through 14 Ohio winters, after all. I have cleaned the majority of the under-body, so it presents quite well. The plastics and rubbers are all pretty fresh.

[@jensduhem8904]

@@E39Source looks like a good candidate for ice blasting ? 😎 you know the girl deserves it

[@E39Source]

@@jensduhem8904 Perhaps sometime, I'd need to look into what that runs and where to do it. It might be difficult to do in CA.

[@pochacco30]

So, was it actually necessary to remove the A-pillars for the windshield replacement? I wouldn’t think so, and I really hope not because it’s very easy to break the plastic tabs inside those very expensive A-pillars.

[@E39Source]

Probably not? It just depends if the installer is comfortable working/scraping/using water around them. I would personally want them removed and put somewhere safe.

[@pochacco30]

@@E39Source Thanks for the info, Ryan. 🙂

[@catirecortes7892]

Hi Ryan 👋 unrelated but I can't find this weird unique feature, again compared 530i, suddenly, and while driving, I hear the 3X bell sound tung tung tung ??? It happened yesterday twice & today again twice "tung tung tung" 🙄 is this a hidden ⚠️ warning sound & no illuminated SES. Thanks

[@E39Source]

Was this happening at the top of the hour, each hour? It sounds like the 'memo' feature that beeps a few times to notify you of the time.

[@catirecortes7892]

@E39Source Oh! I didn't pay attention to time Nor anything related. I honestly cannot say OM😱. Because about 2 weeks ago Ck Engine 💡 came on & it had 2 misfires Coil 1 & 8 were replaced. Sparkplugs, "Ok!! It happened again. So I erased them & waiting to see if it happens again We didn't have gas 5 days due to floodings & had no choice but to fill gas tank with 15% ethanol premium but no!! As of two days ago no Ck service 💡 But these 3X sounds randomly rang. 2 days in a row🙄. So this might B related 2 D navigation? Obviously, I panicked Oh No! Oh No! When 2 coils were replaced His BMW Computer Alll 👍

[@catirecortes7892]

@@E39Source Thank U!!!!😽

[@dinan53]

Hi, thanks for this DIY, as i'm needing to do the same. Can you share the part # at 34:42 mark? Thanks.

[@E39Source]

These cowl extensions are 51718193201 (left) and 51718193202 (right).

[@dinan53]

@@E39Source Thank you.

[@Twghost]

Hi Ryan, do you have the parts # for the 2 plastic side pieces on the ends of the windsheild wiper cowl? and where did the HAHAAMG plate go??

[@E39Source]

Sure! Left: bit.ly/3AQutXa Right: bit.ly/3ANBoAc The HAHA AMG plate is framed in my office. Ohio registration came due, which required an emissions check in the state. I couldn't justify shipping the car back to Ohio every two years to be able to keep the plate. I have a fun California plate on order.

[@Twghost]

@@E39Source thanks for the parts #, and eager to see what you come up with on the fun California plate! =)

[@mofkingedward6656]

Hi man I wanna about how to deal with the issue of over heating on E39 528I

[@E39Source]

E39 cooling systems should be refreshed every ~10 years. I would recommend replacement of the fan clutch, fan blades, electric fan, radiator, thermostat, water pump, expansion tank, and all coolant hoses/lines/sensors.

[@phillipskliros8500]

I'd like to know which model aluminium pedal covers he's installed

[@E39Source]

Those are the Bimmian pedals, made to mimic the Genuine BMW performance pedals, but actually fit the M5's longer throttle. They have been NLA for years, unfortunately.

[@jonapolloapollo5770]

I know this ques is not related to this vid but here it is I guess I call it minus on my steering wheel sometimes work and sometimes it dosnt any help would be appreciated Thank you alot

[@E39Source]

The volume down button?

[@jonapolloapollo5770]

@@E39Source oh boy I forgotten the most important the cruise control button sorry man

[@E39Source]

@@jonapolloapollo5770 Could be a bad button panel, or something wrong with the system. I would want to scan the car for codes before replacing that expensive button panel.

[@jonapolloapollo5770]

@@E39Source THANKS MUCH YOUR THE BEST

[@skazariants]

Hi Ryan! What's a paint name of the silver M5?

[@E39Source]

Mine is Silverstone Metallic, the straight silver is Titanium Silver Metallic.

[@skazariants]

Hi. mine is Titanium Silver. Never seen Silverstone Metallic before. Magnificent look!

[@E39Source]

@@skazariants Silverstone was the press color for 2000 and 2001. It was replaced with the less-popular Bluewater Metallic for 2002-2003.

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Please is for sale the the e39 M5 is m'y cars the reve

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Juste one for my please seur

[@Nperez1986]

I found that you didn't have to remove the plastic behind the engine...that part that does break up over time 😢 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaumkqSrpJqifLs

[@E39Source]

That is correct, they do not have to come off, but I generally do remove them to avoid stressing and breaking them while wriggling the cowl in and out.