Best DIY video on the windshield cowl replacement. This is the only one that shows how to easily remove the wipers. Others describe using a special clamp or a freaking hammer!
This is easily the best part replacement video I've seen. I was trying to decide if I would attempt this myself because the dealership wants to charge $600. Thanks man!
Great tutorial! 303 is a great product, but it's not one and done for those that are wondering. Usually it will last around 3 weeks before a new application is needed. Not a big deal, just have to keep up with it when it looks dull again. I do like the idea applying it before installation as this would be easier. My original cowl lasted 10 years before needing replacement.
The video I was looking for, thanks. Funny searching "the rubber seal thing around my BMW windshield cracking" I know now its called a Windshield Cowl lol. Amazing!
same happened to my car saw it one day freaking scared me thought that was also a part of the windshield seal lol but after researching found out its a cowl cover that can be replace, it sucks those things deteriorate
Thank you so much for this video. I was just quoted $579 to replace it from the dealer. ha! I will try this myself - seems easy enough to save some money!! :)
lol good call on the UV treatment before even installing. Moments before you cut to that I was like "oh boy I hope he puts some 303 on there or something..." XD
Looks great. I changed the cracking weatherstrip around my windshield when I moved here back in ‘16. Few months later a local detailed jacked it up with his polisher 🤬. I guess now I can make the DIY video I didn’t do back then.
After getting the windshield replaced, I noticed that the rubber edge of my cowl is no longer perfectly flush with the windshield. I think the windshield position shifted and the cowl is “remembering” the position of the previous windshield. I suspect replacing the cowl is part of the official BMW windshield replacement procedure. Any ideas?
Must be fault of the installer. I had my windshield replaced on my new F30, no cowl replacement. Depending on the condition of your cowl you might want to replace it, or go through the process of removing it so it can be properly flush again. I’d reach out to the person that did the windshield replacement
I know you don’t have this car anymore, but do you have any tips or videos on replacing the F30 Windshield Upper Moulding Trim. Did the cowl and the sides, but the top is tricky.
I love how detail the video is. I am planning to change mine, an 8y/o car. I have a part thats open in the middle, and maybe a screw missing, is the 5mm allen screw, the x16 or x20? Any recommendations? Thank you
Thanks! Not quite sure what you mean. What car do you have? Any missing plastics or screws would be cheap from BMW so could probably just order through dealership
Best DIY video on the windshield cowl replacement. This is the only one that shows how to easily remove the wipers. Others describe using a special clamp or a freaking hammer!
Thanks!! I like to be as careful as possible but sometimes you do need some force 😂
This is easily the best part replacement video I've seen. I was trying to decide if I would attempt this myself because the dealership wants to charge $600. Thanks man!
DIY for the win lol. You got it bro, glad it helped
Very detailed process, thanks man! I have a new one on the way, this has bugged me for years and I’m finally getting around to replacing it!
Yes sir! Feels good to not see it all cracked and faded
Great tutorial! 303 is a great product, but it's not one and done for those that are wondering. Usually it will last around 3 weeks before a new application is needed. Not a big deal, just have to keep up with it when it looks dull again. I do like the idea applying it before installation as this would be easier. My original cowl lasted 10 years before needing replacement.
Thanks and great point! Could just use a trim ceramic coating
The video I was looking for, thanks. Funny searching "the rubber seal thing around my BMW windshield cracking" I know now its called a Windshield Cowl lol. Amazing!
😂😂 yes!! Glad to help out and thanks for tuning in 🙏🏼
same happened to my car saw it one day freaking scared me thought that was also a part of the windshield seal lol but after researching found out its a cowl cover that can be replace, it sucks those things deteriorate
I really liked the way you showed how to take the ends apart. That helped me a lot.
Steve Austell glad I could help 🙏🏼
NIce job...Worked great for my f87...25nm for torque spec on windshield nut. thanks for the video
Nice! Glad it helped
Super helpful man! Just acquired a 2014 F32 and this is helping me feel a lot more confident in replacing the cracked cowl.
Thank you so much for this video. I was just quoted $579 to replace it from the dealer. ha! I will try this myself - seems easy enough to save some money!! :)
Happy to help! Wow!! Yeah you’ll save over $400 to DIY. Plus when you order from FCP Euro you get the lifetime free replacement
Knocked this out in an hour thanks to you. Thank you!!!!
Amazing! Glad to help
lol good call on the UV treatment before even installing. Moments before you cut to that I was like "oh boy I hope he puts some 303 on there or something..." XD
😂😂 you already know!!
Thanks for this video. Just got me a 435 and saw that mines was cracking and it's ashy. 303 makes pretty decent products.
Glad it helped. Yeah they do!
Looks great. I changed the cracking weatherstrip around my windshield when I moved here back in ‘16. Few months later a local detailed jacked it up with his polisher 🤬. I guess now I can make the DIY video I didn’t do back then.
Dom-iY aww what a shame! Exactly. Turn a negative into a positive !
Very well done & I appreciate your attention to detail!
Thanks!! 👌🏼
Great Video - Looking forward to replacing my nasty cowl this weekend!
Thanks for tuning in! It’s such a satisfying project!
thanks for the video, that way I was able to install the part myself
Glad I could help! 🙏🏼
Was able to change mine thanks to you
Love to hear that! 🙏🏼
Thanks bmw, this plastic cowl lasts less than a few years on a 50k car. $110 to replace something that would have cost BMW $2 to fix
😂😂 for real
Nice, going to try this on my F30! Thank you
Feels so much better once it’s done! 🤙🏼
This was a really good DIY . Thanks dude
Much appreciated!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 glad I could help!
solid video, thanks for the help
No problem 👍
Is it possible if the cowl is bad you could have a leak in your car ?
Yeah you can try pouring water on it and seeing what happens
After getting the windshield replaced, I noticed that the rubber edge of my cowl is no longer perfectly flush with the windshield. I think the windshield position shifted and the cowl is “remembering” the position of the previous windshield. I suspect replacing the cowl is part of the official BMW windshield replacement procedure. Any ideas?
Must be fault of the installer. I had my windshield replaced on my new F30, no cowl replacement. Depending on the condition of your cowl you might want to replace it, or go through the process of removing it so it can be properly flush again. I’d reach out to the person that did the windshield replacement
I know you don’t have this car anymore, but do you have any tips or videos on replacing the F30 Windshield Upper Moulding Trim. Did the cowl and the sides, but the top is tricky.
I don’t unfortunately
you need to buy only the windshield cowl or you have to buy some screws/plugs together? thanks.
Just the link I provided unless you have some parts already missing. You’re just replacing the cowl
Hey I’m going to order the same exact one…just curious how yours is holding up? Do you recommend FCP for this part?
Yes, it’s OEM so it’s the best quality. If you add the uv protectant it will last a long time
My 320 is doing that really bad it’s so annoying. And my windshield is cracked so might as well do the cowl when I do the windshield.
Yup! At least def get the windshield done first
@@skrrtproductions I had no idea it was such a common thing
I love how detail the video is. I am planning to change mine, an 8y/o car. I have a part thats open in the middle, and maybe a screw missing, is the 5mm allen screw, the x16 or x20? Any recommendations? Thank you
Thanks! Not quite sure what you mean. What car do you have? Any missing plastics or screws would be cheap from BMW so could probably just order through dealership
@@skrrtproductions thanks. Will do that after the holidays
@@skrrtproductions i thought there was a separate screw or clip. But everything was good. Got to change mine finally. Thank you
thanks for the video! one question what kind of lubricant you apply on the mount of wiper blade?
Thanks for tuning in!! Corrosion block spray. I went ahead and pasted a link to the product in the description.
Thanks bro. Where can i get it from?
Fcp euro website
I just ducked tapped mine lol
Lol that’s one way to do it!
Nice, you should calk too for that extra touch
@@TheHummdog 😂
How many people going to make vids about this poor cowl lol
🤣🤣