Does anyone have instructions on how to replace, and an on-line source for the plastic rear window on a 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster?
Z3 Rear Window Replacement
Oct 10, 2005
7 Replies
The window is frequently listed on eBay.
If you inspect closely around the edge, on the inside, you'll notice there is a zipper that holds the window in place.
But, IIRC, it's not a DIY job. My dealer used to farm it out with a total labor price of less than $200.00
Tom
I could be wrong, but I thought the zipper looked pretty easy. My E36 has a zipper, and I thought that replacing the window was a relatively simple task.
I thought so too, but the dealer insisted that it would have to be farmed out. I just lived with it until I replaced the car with a Z4. Glad to hear it wasn't a problem on your E36.
The OP might check Roadfly's Z3 board as I think the subject was discussed there.
Tom
Thanks Tom,
That is the link I was looking for.
I know it isn't just a zip out - zip in job.
I read that it is about a 2hr job and it takes 2 people.
They show up on eBay for about $200 (USD). When the new one arrives, you'll see that there is a zipper to hold it in.
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