Ruined rear sunroof seal trying to replace it...help!

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  • lengrep
    Noobie
    • Jun 2014
    • 15
    #1

    Ruined rear sunroof seal trying to replace it...help!

    My '91 manual sunroof seal was in bad shape so I ordered front and rear seals. I tried to replace the rear seal in place and ruined the expensive new seal trying to cut it to length and pulling it into place.

    Help! I couldn't find helpful YouTube videos or forum postings...

    Do I need to pull the sunroof panel out somehow? Any guidance?! I've got new parts ready to install but don't know where to start.

    Thanks in advance.

    Greg
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    • tomstin
      E30 Addict
      • Mar 2015
      • 542
      #2
      Start here: https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/inde...ve_the_Sunroof
      2004 525i Manual - 1985 325E Coupe Manual

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        • reelizmpro
          R3V OG
          • Dec 2003
          • 9446
          #3
          I removed the panel and used the 1 piece seal (it's cheaper).
          "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

          85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
          88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
          89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
          91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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            • cheffy30
              E30 Enthusiast
              • Sep 2016
              • 1159
              #4
              remove the panel. Use the 2 piece. Measure twice. Cut once. Don't rush.

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              '90 325i sedan daily driven
              '85 325e coupe also a daily

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                • cheffy30
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Sep 2016
                  • 1159
                  #5
                  remove the panel. Use the 2 piece. Measure twice. Cut once. Don't rush. Clean and lube while your in there.

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                  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
                  '90 325i sedan daily driven
                  '85 325e coupe also a daily

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                    • roguetoaster
                      R3V OG
                      • Jan 2012
                      • 7744
                      #6
                      Originally posted by reelizmpro
                      I removed the panel and used the 1 piece seal (it's cheaper).
                      Second this, the single piece seems easier to work with, and offers one less place to leak.

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                        • lengrep
                          Noobie
                          • Jun 2014
                          • 15
                          #7
                          Originally posted by cheffy30
                          remove the panel. Use the 2 piece. Measure twice. Cut once. Don't rush.

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                          Done!

                          Thanks


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