A word of gratitude. I replaced my cowl yesterday and thanks to your great video, I had no problems! Without it, I wouldn't of had the confidence to attempt it. Thank you!
My wiper arms would not come off by shaking the arm nor by tapping with a screw driver and mallet as recommended in the videos. Had to delay the job until I got a decent wiper arm puller. By the time you need to replace the cowl, you can be sure the wipers are on tight by minor chemical reaction between the metals and the wiper puller is needed. These are not expensive, hassle free, parts don't go flying and it worked great and a lot cheaper than having the job done at a garage. When reinstalling the wipers, I found on line that the wiper position is 24 mm from the tip to the cowl seal for the right (passenger side) wiper and 44 mm for the left (drivers side) wiper. Cleaning out the dirt that had had collected under the old cowl was the biggest part of the job. While at cleaning, you may as well remove the flexible shields just below the ends of the windshield and get the dirt out from under there as well. I used the OEM cowl from BMW. Everything is on the cowl, no need to buy clips, washers or grommets. Amazingly, it had only been manufactured 5 months before according to a sticker I found on it. Looks great.
Bro! Love the extra TLC that you put into your car(s). As a car enthusiast myself, it is much appreciated, even if it is not my own car, to see such love and attention to detail you put towards the car. Keep it up! Also, please do more maintenance videos as you come across such scenarios in either vehicles 😁
Love the attention to detail! Also the awesome job they did wrapping your car. When you started removing pieces to replace the cowl and everything was wrapped underneath is impressive!
Spot on man - the toughest part are the removal of wiper blades for sure and your wrench/hammer work around did the trick without having to buy a puller I would probably never use again.
This video was great, thank you. Parts were just over $100 and the washer puller was like $13. Took less than 45 minutes to swap out the part and a lot of that time was spent cleaning the pieces that would be going back in.
Thank you so much for this instructional video, bmw dealer gave me a quote between $600 to $700 dollar to replace the windshield cowl on my 2015 320i, but thanks to you and this detailed step by step video I saved hundred of dollars.
Im there with ya, My car is far from a show car but the small details like this go a long way.. When I was redoing my E36 I replaced the cowl, door handle gaskets etc etc... The stuff dry rots and becomes brittle.. The little things are just as important, Esp when they are cheap and easy to install.. Car looks great!
I just got a quote this week from my local BMW dealer for the cowl replacement (same part #) $166.33 plus $75 labor= $241.33! And for those interested in the GetBMWParts link, that part has gone up to $87.54 + shipping.
Thanks for all the great videos on the F30. I watched so many of your videos on the F30 before finding a low mileage 2016 328i M sport edition. The cowl on mine is also getting ready to be replaced as well. All the how to videos have been very helpful. Thanks again for the great videos !
Great videography and a really sweet-looking whip! Is always a good idea to index the location of the wiper blades/arms before removal and use a bit of dielectric grease on the splined stanchions of the wiper arms before reinstall. Also, treatment with Cerakote for plastic will GREATLY increase the time between having to repeat this process! Cerakote is really nice for all engine bay plastic components as well as door scuff-plates, pedals and plastic etcetera-stuff!
Thankx for sharing this video! I'll be replacing my windshield cowel soon as it's in the same condition as your old one was. Seems fairly easy. Keep the good content coming 🤙
Maybe for next mod window trim replacement to gloss black? I’ve noticed some F30s have the lower window trim on the door either in satin silver steel, chrome, gloss black plastic or just bare rubber. Mine has the satin You can do all gloss black for the entire trim or maybe just wrap the trim above the windows and replace the ones on the door. I think it’d really dial in the look of the car
After having the windshield replaced, the rubber part is no longer flush with the new windshield. I suspect the cowl is “remembering” the position of the previous windshield. Would replacing the cowl fix this?
Its the small details that mean the most sometimes! Next upgrade for you besides the 6WB cluster, you should cop the ceramic iDrive controller to go with your bigger screen
Thic 30 ... I’m 19 and I had my f30 fro 6 months and before I start following you we both do similar extra care to our car . I would like to reach out to u to ask some questions
I just went through a long and hot summer here in Atlanta, and the interior door handle trim started to melt and fall apart due to the heat. Not sure if anyone else experienced this as well but just wondering what the replacement process would look like for that.
Has anyone done a DIY on replacing the front windshield upper plastic molding? I couldn’t find a video anywhere to my surprise, maybe it not suggested to DIY? Please help if anyone has done this before. Thick Whips, can you do this video or get some info please?
First I want to thank you for your help with my reverse led lights. I now notice periodically that a message shows up daytime parking light malfunctioning. Any ideas?
Bmw is terrible! Ugh! I did this the last month of my warranty ..thank God I saw it crumbling to dust. ..I'm thinking to go to mercedes next time is I do a German car
Quick tip, use tape or a marker on the windshield to show where to line up the wipers during reinstall.
A word of gratitude. I replaced my cowl yesterday and thanks to your great video, I had no problems! Without it, I wouldn't of had the confidence to attempt it. Thank you!
It doesn't matter how many f30 I see none can match this color, I'm so in love with this wrap 😍
My wiper arms would not come off by shaking the arm nor by tapping with a screw driver and mallet as recommended in the videos. Had to delay the job until I got a decent wiper arm puller. By the time you need to replace the cowl, you can be sure the wipers are on tight by minor chemical reaction between the metals and the wiper puller is needed. These are not expensive, hassle free, parts don't go flying and it worked great and a lot cheaper than having the job done at a garage. When reinstalling the wipers, I found on line that the wiper position is 24 mm from the tip to the cowl seal for the right (passenger side) wiper and 44 mm for the left (drivers side) wiper. Cleaning out the dirt that had had collected under the old cowl was the biggest part of the job. While at cleaning, you may as well remove the flexible shields just below the ends of the windshield and get the dirt out from under there as well. I used the OEM cowl from BMW. Everything is on the cowl, no need to buy clips, washers or grommets. Amazingly, it had only been manufactured 5 months before according to a sticker I found on it. Looks great.
Im going to change mine next week, thanks for the tips
Bro! Love the extra TLC that you put into your car(s). As a car enthusiast myself, it is much appreciated, even if it is not my own car, to see such love and attention to detail you put towards the car. Keep it up!
Also, please do more maintenance videos as you come across such scenarios in either vehicles 😁
This is how everyone should take care of their cars. If you take care of it, it will last. Thanks for the video I’m changing mine next week 👍🏻
You literally saved me so much trouble trying to solve this problem on my f36. Great job!
Glad I could help!
Love the attention to detail! Also the awesome job they did wrapping your car. When you started removing pieces to replace the cowl and everything was wrapped underneath is impressive!
Thank you for sharing this video! I just replaced my cowel this morning and it went smoothly, thanks to your video.
Spot on man - the toughest part are the removal of wiper blades for sure and your wrench/hammer work around did the trick without having to buy a puller I would probably never use again.
Excellent video. The only problem I encountered was the one wiper arm took a little more effort. Other than that. It was easy. Thank you
Dealer wanted ~$250 to replace this. Thanks for the walk-through.
My cowl looks exactly like your old one 😭😭😭 great video and thanks for sharing!
This video was great, thank you. Parts were just over $100 and the washer puller was like $13. Took less than 45 minutes to swap out the part and a lot of that time was spent cleaning the pieces that would be going back in.
Thank you so much for this instructional video, bmw dealer gave me a quote between $600 to $700 dollar to replace the windshield cowl on my 2015 320i, but thanks to you and this detailed step by step video I saved hundred of dollars.
You’re welcome
Im there with ya, My car is far from a show car but the small details like this go a long way.. When I was redoing my E36 I replaced the cowl, door handle gaskets etc etc... The stuff dry rots and becomes brittle.. The little things are just as important, Esp when they are cheap and easy to install.. Car looks great!
OMG thank you for posting this. I've been wondering how to change this for months lol
I just got a quote this week from my local BMW dealer for the cowl replacement (same part #) $166.33 plus $75 labor= $241.33! And for those interested in the GetBMWParts link, that part has gone up to $87.54 + shipping.
I saw the same thing. wonder if alternative available.
Brilliant! Great video, really professional. I know my buddy and I will be able to do this job. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I ordered it last week and put it on today by following your video! I bought a puller to make it easier.
Love how you pay attention to every small detail of your car man 💪🏽
Awesome Vid man just replaced it with your help.
I am getting some wind noise now when I hit 50mph did you run into that at all?
Thanks for all the great videos on the F30. I watched so many of your videos on the F30 before finding a low mileage 2016 328i M sport edition. The cowl on mine is also getting ready to be replaced as well. All the how to videos have been very helpful. Thanks again for the great videos !
Great videography and a really sweet-looking whip! Is always a good idea to index the location of the wiper blades/arms before removal and use a bit of dielectric grease on the splined stanchions of the wiper arms before reinstall. Also, treatment with Cerakote for plastic will GREATLY increase the time between having to repeat this process! Cerakote is really nice for all engine bay plastic components as well as door scuff-plates, pedals and plastic etcetera-stuff!
Thankx for sharing this video! I'll be replacing my windshield cowel soon as it's in the same condition as your old one was. Seems fairly easy. Keep the good content coming 🤙
Maybe for next mod window trim replacement to gloss black? I’ve noticed some F30s have the lower window trim on the door either in satin silver steel, chrome, gloss black plastic or just bare rubber. Mine has the satin You can do all gloss black for the entire trim or maybe just wrap the trim above the windows and replace the ones on the door. I think it’d really dial in the look of the car
Worked like a charm
Super video! The camera work is superb. 😁
After having the windshield replaced, the rubber part is no longer flush with the new windshield. I suspect the cowl is “remembering” the position of the previous windshield. Would replacing the cowl fix this?
My 2012 cowl looks exactly like your old one. Great content - just ordered my replacement
I appreciate ur help John!
Great camera work, and great detail, thanks!
I don't need to replace mine, but I do need to remove it to get off some old PlastiDip overspray
Thanks for the video! My 2015’s cowl is doing the same thing smh
Attention to detail!!!! Looks good
Its the small details that mean the most sometimes! Next upgrade for you besides the 6WB cluster, you should cop the ceramic iDrive controller to go with your bigger screen
Thank you for this video!! it was very helpful. Do you know how to replace the trim on top of the windshield?
Just looked on the link that was attached. It’s about $148 with shipping. How did you get it for $50?
I was just gonna say the same. It’s no longer $50
It’s gotten worse. Now ECS charges $60 in shipping. No thanks.
I have a 2015 328i with factory halogens. I want to get depo angel eyes. Are they good in terms of quality and fitment?
Forged splitter is dope.
Thic 30 ... I’m 19 and I had my f30 fro 6 months and before I start following you we both do similar extra care to our car . I would like to reach out to u to ask some questions
Nice and easy to understand video. Thanks
This video is awesome. Thank You :D
I just went through a long and hot summer here in Atlanta, and the interior door handle trim started to melt and fall apart due to the heat. Not sure if anyone else experienced this as well but just wondering what the replacement process would look like for that.
I do, kies makes plastic replacement handles. I have a set I just haven’t installed yet
Thank you 🙏 you helped me!
Has anyone done a DIY on replacing the front windshield upper plastic molding? I couldn’t find a video anywhere to my surprise, maybe it not suggested to DIY?
Please help if anyone has done this before.
Thick Whips, can you do this video or get some info please?
I have a 2017 328d x drive do u think I should change mine?
Any idea where to find that top windshield rubber seal/trim?? Also, how to replace it? Can’t seem to find any videos or trim for an f30.
Does anyone know a good places to get exhaust tips for my f30? I wanna do a muffler delete but can’t find nice tips for a good price!
You should do a poll to see how many of your subscribers actually have an F30.
Hi mate I need Shanging probably for my BMW 5 series 520 2.0TD. 2012. How much this probably? Thanks
First I want to thank you for your help with my reverse led lights. I now notice periodically that a message shows up daytime parking light malfunctioning. Any ideas?
Cold and warm monitoring needs to be coded off
Thank you so much for the information
Dam Covid prices. I just bought mine, and the best price was just over $100.
THANK YOU 🥰
How much was the strutt brace?
You should see that on my sisters F30😂 it’s so bad there’s almost no rubber left and smells like crayons
this bad manifacture for F30, i had in my too, i have an Audi two 16 years old still in very good conditions
Bro why is this twice the price now than mentioned in the video after only 3 years?
Cowl-bunga, Dude! Thnx!
Goes and looks at the new F31...
nope, I’m good. Thank god.
The e46’s is totally shot at 16 years and 200k.
very informative video. thanks John
#ThicF30
You have pretty hands
Literally saw my cracked cowling yesterday and was wondering how to replace it. Are you my FBI agent watching over me?
I’m watching everything you do. Lol
Why does this cost $100 now!? They probably realized how many they were selling..
shame on bmw! low quality! my bmw f30 is from 2018. and I had to replace it!
$50 bucks where I can’t find one for that price
Galvanic corrosion is basic knowledge to engineers. They do this cuz “fuck us right?!”
Bmw is terrible! Ugh! I did this the last month of my warranty ..thank God I saw it crumbling to dust. ..I'm thinking to go to mercedes next time is I do a German car
BMW is terrible on quality of rubber, plastics, and components. I’ve owned both Mercedes and BMW, and would recommend Mercedes.
Long hair siamese? 😼
lol a hammer and a wrench... get a puller... so cheap..