[peeezy]

Originally Posted by hrkahn

does anyone have a part number for the side seals? Unfortunately I have gaps there too.

bmw canada told me the headliner and panoramic glass has to be removed to install the side seals n quoted me 6hours labour $$$$. not sure if its worth the he $$$$$ for some wind noise. your seal isnt even that bad compared to mine lol

[hrkahn]

Originally Posted by peeezy

bmw canada told me the headliner and panoramic glass has to be removed to install the side seals n quoted me 6hours labour $$$$. not sure if its worth the he $$$$$ for some wind noise. your seal isnt even that bad compared to mine lol

Bro wtf that's insane

[hrkahn]

Originally Posted by dchin

The part#

Set Seal For Glass Slide Roof Panel Rear
Part Number: 54107493151
Supersession(s): 54-10-7-493-151

It comes with left and right seals.

Thank you so much! Did you by chance do the install yourself? How bad was it?

[dchin]

I DIY last weekend while changed the front seal at the same time.
The seal is exact fit. It held by front/top/bottom groove, the other end held by a side pin stick out from roof frame (there is a hole at the back of the seal just for that). I made my L-shape metal tool wrap with some tape help me to do the work, hope you can see the attached picture. Since I did not remove any roof glass so there are not much room to work with. I can’t tell the difficulty level but you could be a judge it worked for me. Took be a hour+ to find a way but 20 mins to install one side and 10 mins install the other side!

1. Till the front roof up. Remove the old seal. I simply force the top groove off and hold seal will drop to the roof channel then fish it out.
2. Clean up the top groove free any dirts.
3. I worked the end first: Push the seal into end and side pins. Need some twists and turns on the seal.
4. Secure the bottom groove first: Need some twists and turns on the seal and the L-shape tool pull the bottom seal up to secure. Then use the finger to push the top seal into the groove.
5. Work few inches at a time till the front of the seal.
6. Wrap the front seal into the groove: I use a small wood stick to push inside seal forward enough to wrap into the groove.

Note: you may able to slide the seal in from the front with some lubricant, I tried is easy. BUT, when it hit the side pin, you will need to figure it out how to go forward! I may try this next time.
For now, I just try to enjoy my roof without hole(s) for a while. Attach the before/after pictures on driver side.

[hrkahn]

Originally Posted by dchin

I DIY last weekend while changed the front seal at the same time.
The seal is exact fit. It held by front/top/bottom groove, the other end held by a side pin stick out from roof frame (there is a hole at the back of the seal just for that). I made my L-shape metal tool wrap with some tape help me to do the work, hope you can see the attached picture. Since I did not remove any roof glass so there are not much room to work with. I can’t tell the difficulty level but you could be a judge it worked for me. Took be a hour+ to find a way but 20 mins to install one side and 10 mins install the other side!

1. Till the front roof up. Remove the old seal. I simply force the top groove off and hold seal will drop to the roof channel then fish it out.
2. Clean up the top groove free any dirts.
3. I worked the end first: Push the seal into end and side pins. Need some twists and turns on the seal.
4. Secure the bottom groove first: Need some twists and turns on the seal and the L-shape tool pull the bottom seal up to secure. Then use the finger to push the top seal into the groove.
5. Work few inches at a time till the front of the seal.
6. Wrap the front seal into the groove: I use a small wood stick to push inside seal forward enough to wrap into the groove.

Note: you may able to slide the seal in from the front with some lubricant, I tried is easy. BUT, when it hit the side pin, you will need to figure it out how to go forward! I may try this next time.
For now, I just try to enjoy my roof without hole(s) for a while. Attach the before/after pictures on driver side.

You are a saint for this! Thank you!!!!!!

[dchin]

Your couple pictures don’t seem to that bad. If there is nothing wrong the front side of the seals (like my problem). You properly able get some auto weatherstripping tape over it I don’t think your full open roof touching that area in my opinion.

[hrkahn]

Originally Posted by dchin

Your couple pictures don’t seem to that bad. If there is nothing wrong the front side of the seals (like my problem). You properly able get some auto weatherstripping tape over it I don’t think your full open roof touching that area in my opinion.

I'd rather just do everything at once. I really appreciate your research and helpful tips though

[M40!]

Hi everyone new to the form don’t really post but read a lot of your guys comments amazing on what you learn from form members,

Anyhow I have a big problem I have a water leak in my car all my driver side floor was wet and even the sponge underneath the carpet, I have managed to fix 85% of the task, I replaced 4 seals which are the 2 back glass side seals and then the seal on the tilt and slide glass and the one underneath that, anyhow the water has stopped coming in rapidly under heavy rain as it did before but there is still water leaking in through the microphone area and where the grab handle is, I had opened the Sunroof and had a look I saw that the water is coming in on the inner channel off the panroof the drain channel is passing water fine, checked all drains also they all fine, still not understanding why the water il travelling from the inner channel into the cabin, I have duct tape the whole pan roof to investigate, even with the duct tape on the water is still seeping in any help would be much appreciated!!! Anyone experienced something like this

Thank you

[peeezy]

Originally Posted by M40!

Hi everyone new to the form don’t really post but read a lot of your guys comments amazing on what you learn from form members,

Anyhow I have a big problem I have a water leak in my car all my driver side floor was wet and even the sponge underneath the carpet, I have managed to fix 85% of the task, I replaced 4 seals which are the 2 back glass side seals and then the seal on the tilt and slide glass and the one underneath that, anyhow the water has stopped coming in rapidly under heavy rain as it did before but there is still water leaking in through the microphone area and where the grab handle is, I had opened the Sunroof and had a look I saw that the water is coming in on the inner channel off the panroof the drain channel is passing water fine, checked all drains also they all fine, still not understanding why the water il travelling from the inner channel into the cabin, I have duct tape the whole pan roof to investigate, even with the duct tape on the water is still seeping in any help would be much appreciated!!! Anyone experienced something like this

Thank you

do u have any pictures of the side seals off to help with my installation?

[Plusforce]

Originally Posted by M40!

Hi everyone new to the form don’t really post but read a lot of your guys comments amazing on what you learn from form members,

Anyhow I have a big problem I have a water leak in my car all my driver side floor was wet and even the sponge underneath the carpet, I have managed to fix 85% of the task, I replaced 4 seals which are the 2 back glass side seals and then the seal on the tilt and slide glass and the one underneath that, anyhow the water has stopped coming in rapidly under heavy rain as it did before but there is still water leaking in through the microphone area and where the grab handle is, I had opened the Sunroof and had a look I saw that the water is coming in on the inner channel off the panroof the drain channel is passing water fine, checked all drains also they all fine, still not understanding why the water il travelling from the inner channel into the cabin, I have duct tape the whole pan roof to investigate, even with the duct tape on the water is still seeping in any help would be much appreciated!!! Anyone experienced something like this

Thank you

Have you checked the panroof drain hole/pipes? There was a thread here about this issue.

[Danyelmathers]

Originally Posted by M40!

Hi everyone new to the form don’t really post but read a lot of your guys comments amazing on what you learn from form members,

Anyhow I have a big problem I have a water leak in my car all my driver side floor was wet and even the sponge underneath the carpet, I have managed to fix 85% of the task, I replaced 4 seals which are the 2 back glass side seals and then the seal on the tilt and slide glass and the one underneath that, anyhow the water has stopped coming in rapidly under heavy rain as it did before but there is still water leaking in through the microphone area and where the grab handle is, I had opened the Sunroof and had a look I saw that the water is coming in on the inner channel off the panroof the drain channel is passing water fine, checked all drains also they all fine, still not understanding why the water il travelling from the inner channel into the cabin, I have duct tape the whole pan roof to investigate, even with the duct tape on the water is still seeping in any help would be much appreciated!!! Anyone experienced something like this

Thank you

Any updates on how you solved your issues?
Thanks

[M40!]

Hi guys I still haven’t got this sorted, the pan roof is still leaking under heavy rain, I have checked the drain pipes etc and they are all fine as I can see the water coming very fast so I highly doubt that it could be that. I found this company in Nottingham that specialise in pan roof repairs leak repairs they are called The Vehicle And Sunroof Repair Specialist(TVSRS LTD)

Might have to take it to them and see what they say about this as it’s been going on for like 2 months now. Really fed up bit of a shame that a new car like this has issues like these only done 29000 miles and it’s on a 2018 plate bmw need to fix up and recall all pan roof x3s and get them sorted! Which I highly doubt they will lol

[M40!]

Originally Posted by Plusforce

Have you checked the panroof drain hole/pipes? There was a thread here about this issue

Do you have any link to that thread by anychance or can you remember what it was called
Thanks

[Plusforce]

Originally Posted by M40!

Do you have any link to that thread by anychance or can you remember what it was called
Thanks

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29994816


Or


https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=22865956

[M40!]

Originally Posted by Plusforce

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29994816


Or


https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=22865956

Cheers pal much appreciated

[hrkahn]

Originally Posted by dchin

I DIY last weekend while changed the front seal at the same time.
The seal is exact fit. It held by front/top/bottom groove, the other end held by a side pin stick out from roof frame (there is a hole at the back of the seal just for that). I made my L-shape metal tool wrap with some tape help me to do the work, hope you can see the attached picture. Since I did not remove any roof glass so there are not much room to work with. I can’t tell the difficulty level but you could be a judge it worked for me. Took be a hour+ to find a way but 20 mins to install one side and 10 mins install the other side!

1. Till the front roof up. Remove the old seal. I simply force the top groove off and hold seal will drop to the roof channel then fish it out.
2. Clean up the top groove free any dirts.
3. I worked the end first: Push the seal into end and side pins. Need some twists and turns on the seal.
4. Secure the bottom groove first: Need some twists and turns on the seal and the L-shape tool pull the bottom seal up to secure. Then use the finger to push the top seal into the groove.
5. Work few inches at a time till the front of the seal.
6. Wrap the front seal into the groove: I use a small wood stick to push inside seal forward enough to wrap into the groove.

Note: you may able to slide the seal in from the front with some lubricant, I tried is easy. BUT, when it hit the side pin, you will need to figure it out how to go forward! I may try this next time.
For now, I just try to enjoy my roof without hole(s) for a while. Attach the before/after pictures on driver side.

I did all three seals today. I used a slip agent on all three seals and I was able to easily push them in place. I was able to slip my fingers in between the roof and the seal to make sure it was hooked on the bottom and then push it over the top. Definitely made a difference.

[peeezy]

Originally Posted by hrkahn

I did all three seals today. I used a slip agent on all three seals and I was able to easily push them in place. I was able to slip my fingers in between the roof and the seal to make sure it was hooked on the bottom and then push it over the top. Definitely made a difference.

does this part slide in also or just sits in place after slipping in the side seals? and what u mean by slip agent? and did u start front to back to back to front? thx

[Kay0002]

dinan5m3 or anyone else understand what step #3, initialize glass slide/ tilt sunroof is for? It is really necessary after competing the seal switch?

[peeezy]

Originally Posted by Kay0002

dinan5m3 or anyone else understand what step #3, initialize glass slide/ tilt sunroof is for? It is really necessary after competing the seal switch?

probably not necessary, but i did it anyway just in case. takes 30sec

[Kay0002]

Originally Posted by peeezy

probably not necessary, but i did it anyway just in case. takes 30sec

Did you also use glue for the replacement?

[peeezy]

Originally Posted by Kay0002

Did you also use glue for the replacement?

naw i didnt see any mention of using glue or lube for the install. and when u buy the seal it doesnt come with any glue. or notcied any glue when removing the old seal

[Kay0002]

Originally Posted by peeezy

naw i didnt see any mention of using glue or lube for the install. and when u buy the seal it doesnt come with any glue. or notcied any glue when removing the old seal

Ok cool. I know some other ppl on the forum mentioned BMW is now using glue on the replacements