Replacing windscreen rubber seal (pic)

[DMC63]

My windscreen rubber sealing strip has over the years become slightly compressed from the soft-top being closed most of the time.
When I put my hard top on there's a bit of slight leaking coming from this strip area. I'm of the thinking that replacing this strip will give me a nice new seal that's got more spring in it and hasn't become squashed.

Has anyone fitted one of these, it's part No2 If so, what's the procedure?

 

[Mike6]

Cannot really help but wonder if this could cause the water I have in the footwell. What about a bit of clear silicon sealant to keep out the water.

 

[DMC63]

Cannot really help but wonder if this could cause the water I have in the footwell. What about a bit of clear silicon sealant to keep out the water.

Not sure about it causing water in the foot-well. Have you removed the carpet to get a good look and identify a possible ingress point? Water leads to staining/corrosion so the point should be visible even in the early stages.

 

[markeg]

Cannot really help but wonder if this could cause the water I have in the footwell. What about a bit of clear silicon sealant to keep out the water.

Water in the footwell is usually caused by the door membrane seal being broken - remove the door card to check.

Back to OP - sorry, not seen anyone replace one of these before, interested how it goes though if you take that approach You may want to check the adjustment for the hardtop first - guides on here

 

[Rassi]

Detailed video how-to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHIDZqw3XFM&list=PLdqguOMcgFtvMRNkSkpKOp2O__zlvt2C5&index=9

 

[WLH]

I replaced mine 2 years ago and it's not that difficult. This is strictly trim and has nothing to do with keeping water out.

 

[mac27040]

try altering the hardtop as they are notorious for gaps above the windscreen, adjustment is in the link

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11703726/BMW%20E85%20Hardtop%20Retrofit%20Kit%20RHD%20and%20LHD.pdf

 

[DMC63]

Cannot really help but wonder if this could cause the water I have in the footwell. What about a bit of clear silicon sealant to keep out the water.

I was speaking with a BMW mechanic and he said a common cause of water in the foot well is the front drains being blocked and water tracking in through the air-vents. This may be worth checking out.