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      05-10-2016, 12:43 AM   #1
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F25 pre LCI roof rail retrofit - DIY youtube video

DIY video of a roof rail retrofit.
Excellent video showing you how to deal with all the stuff that the dealer will tell you is nearly impossible.

Youtube - BMWRoofRail




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Impressive job - not one I would like to undertake -
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I never imagined the X3 would come WITHOUT roof rails, but they obviously did in NA
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Impressive job - not one I would like to undertake -
i did it with the DIY 2 years ago, it wasnt too bad. still not sure how he figured out how to do it.


http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ofit+roof+rail
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Thank you for the forum link - I can see that 'dental tool' advice is not to be taken lightly.
I'd appreciate it if you have any additional experience or info to add to the DIY ?

Looking at a retrofit this summer.
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Thank you for the forum link - I can see that 'dental tool' advice is not to be taken lightly.
I'd appreciate it if you have any additional experience or info to add to the DIY ?

Looking at a retrofit this summer.
i think i mentioned in the link that i posted you need a longer socket with flexible attachment to actually reach while securing the roof rail from beneath and helpful to have a friend/helper. i think i used a small allen wrench tool to make my own dental pick tool. dont forget to disconnect the battery.

i watched the DIY video and really understood what move he did before i attempted anything. one of the more delicate parts i think was the front visor - important to understand what direction you need to pull with the dental pick tool or you could break something. patience was a big factor in this for me bc some of the disassembly steps were a bit of a struggle but just go slow and steady so you dont run into any complications/breakage
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