I had my first I3 replacement yesterday and the molding engineering was brand new to me. I found your video, it actually came up first and learned what I needed to complete the job. Who knows how long it may have taken if I didn’t find your video. Thank you and well done!
I wish whoever replaced the windshield on our i3 before we bought it had watched this video. They broke all of the clips and just half-ass glued the pillar trim pieces back on. Both have now blown off while driving. Watching this video showed me how to properly replace the parts. Thank you.
Awesome video ! Actual windshield replacement 5 minutes. Taking the crap out from around - 50 minutes , cleaning 5 minutes. I wish car makers would realize windshields are a wear and tear items now. I had 3 changed on my Van in 5 years. I change windshields more often then tires. Thanks to terrible roads which deteriorate and full with rocks.
Nice work, brother! Wish you lived near Houston. My i3 got a crack today just driving next to an Altima. Hope whoever I find does as good of work as you!
BMW was like we gotta make our side mountings more complicated any ideas and someone was like let’s put it from front to back and hide the clips when you try to take it off so people just have to pry on it and hope for the best
I can feel when the blade is cutting through the urethane especially on BMW the urethane is not hard I always let the tool do the work putting a lot of pressure is the common Mistake and the easy way to damage parts
Hi. Please can you help. A couple of years ago I had water sloshing around inside the sills and foot well of my 2016 i3. BMW drilled some hoes in the sills to let the water out and said that the windscreen was leaking due to a know fault with the seal. They charged me for the repair and to refit the screen with a new sealing kit. We had snow this weekend and the car has started leaking again as the snow thawed (car didn't move but sopping wet in the morning so not leaking when stationary) so that the foot wells are now wet again tho no sloshing water in the sills as presumably this drained through the holes BMW drilled. My question is can you think of an obvious place/weakness in the perimeter of the windscreen seal where you think water might get into the car. I was thinking I might put waterproof tape around the top and sides to see if this stopped the ingress of water so at least I know whether to refit the screen again or not. The other possibility is the sunroof I guess but the drains have been cleared recently. If you have any thoughts on this I would be very grateful. Best, Richard
depends if you have a panoramic roof most likely the frame is damaged but if you have only a sunroof maybe the drains are close sorry for the late reply
It seems you removed the roof-panel joint seal located on the top corner of windshield (you can see it ay 20:00 and it's no longer there at 21:22). Any reason for not putting it back ? I plan to replace that gasket on my i3 (and that gasket only).
@@clnautoglass I did thanks. And I would like to thank you for the tips as well. Honestly. I couldn't have done it without your video. People (like me) can get touchy about the way things are done with our cars. Others may not care but treat their cars like they might! Peace.
I had my first I3 replacement yesterday and the molding engineering was brand new to me. I found your video, it actually came up first and learned what I needed to complete the job. Who knows how long it may have taken if I didn’t find your video. Thank you and well done!
Great 👏👏. many tips I’ve been learning from others thanks to the platform’s and thank you for watching my video 👍🏼
Very helpful video. Also work as an auto glazier, first time working on I3 your video was super handy & I didnt break any clips. Cheers!
Nice. we all learned each other 😎
Same here very happy you put this video on here... I've got to do one in the morning.. thanks!
I wish whoever replaced the windshield on our i3 before we bought it had watched this video. They broke all of the clips and just half-ass glued the pillar trim pieces back on. Both have now blown off while driving. Watching this video showed me how to properly replace the parts. Thank you.
Unfortunately some glass installers always wants to do a fast jobs even when is the first time
i have an appointment tommorow morning to replace a windshieid.i am sure that your video will help me a lot.Thank you !!!!!!!
Awesome video ! Actual windshield replacement 5 minutes. Taking the crap out from around - 50 minutes , cleaning 5 minutes. I wish car makers would realize windshields are a wear and tear items now. I had 3 changed on my Van in 5 years. I change windshields more often then tires. Thanks to terrible roads which deteriorate and full with rocks.
I’ll attempt most projects. This one seems like money well spent on someone like you!
Wow, great workmanship.
Thanks
These types of videos are gold. Thank you!
As usual a lifesaver. Thank you brother
Nice work, brother! Wish you lived near Houston. My i3 got a crack today just driving next to an Altima.
Hope whoever I find does as good of work as you!
Thank you. I’m sure there is some good technicians in Houston good luck
I hate doing these cars, thanks for the reminder on their moldings
Good thing is not every day vehicle
It seems so easy for you! Good 👍🏼 job ! I need a windshield replacement too where is your shop ?
you Help me, thanks a lot ✌️
Who do you recommend in los Angeles? You are a pro dude unreal how you did that glass without breaking anything awesome job!
Thanks for posting I did this job today and you're video helped alot
Thank you 👍 It was very informative!
Hi love your videos brother! If I was to start my own business (Icurrently work for someone)How do you know what car will need calibration?
Sorry for the late response but I don’t get notifications. basically all the cars with LDWS needs to be re-calibrate
Great job, thanks for sharing!
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
BMW was like we gotta make our side mountings more complicated any ideas and someone was like let’s put it from front to back and hide the clips when you try to take it off so people just have to pry on it and hope for the best
And is getting worst
I wish I'm in San Diego. Who do you recommend in Seattle area?
How do you ensure your knife doesn't hit the carbon fiber frame/A-pillar when you are cutting out the windshield?
I can feel when the blade is cutting through the urethane especially on BMW the urethane is not hard I always let the tool do the work putting a lot of pressure is the common Mistake and the easy way to damage parts
Hey boss are you still in San Diego area and do you still work on bmw i3 windshield replacements?
I’m sorry for the late reply not exactly in San Diego but I’m still around and I do work on i3
Hi. Please can you help. A couple of years ago I had water sloshing around inside the sills and foot well of my 2016 i3. BMW drilled some hoes in the sills to let the water out and said that the windscreen was leaking due to a know fault with the seal. They charged me for the repair and to refit the screen with a new sealing kit. We had snow this weekend and the car has started leaking again as the snow thawed (car didn't move but sopping wet in the morning so not leaking when stationary) so that the foot wells are now wet again tho no sloshing water in the sills as presumably this drained through the holes BMW drilled. My question is can you think of an obvious place/weakness in the perimeter of the windscreen seal where you think water might get into the car. I was thinking I might put waterproof tape around the top and sides to see if this stopped the ingress of water so at least I know whether to refit the screen again or not. The other possibility is the sunroof I guess but the drains have been cleared recently. If you have any thoughts on this I would be very grateful. Best, Richard
depends if you have a panoramic roof most likely the frame is damaged but if you have only a sunroof maybe the drains are close sorry for the late reply
I'd say you have two leaks, The water sloshing around is unlikely to be the same leak as wet floor.
@dopiaza2006 good thing still has warranty
great job, very professional
It seems you removed the roof-panel joint seal located on the top corner of windshield (you can see it ay 20:00 and it's no longer there at 21:22). Any reason for not putting it back ? I plan to replace that gasket on my i3 (and that gasket only).
Good eye. When I install the A pillar molding I left the gasket on the bottom with a little pick tool I pulled out
Amazing Video - thank you very much !!! Great
Super set brotha!
Is this an OEM windshield? What about using an aftermarket windshield on the BMW if my usaa insurance won't pay for the OEM?
Aftermarket should be fine unless the bottom retainer strip is chewed up.. have the tech let you see it before the install
very good info. could you provide the bmw part number for the clips? thanks
it's 51337310542
Awesome!!
What is the part number for the clips ? I can’t get a view of the number on the bag.
I don’t know I haven’t work on i3 lately
Did you find out james? I need to buy some - my installer broke 2 - but he fessed up. Cheers
Nice video but your angle sux.. Can't see what u are seeing
Merci !!
Side kicks work on those situations....
Did you do this car with that tool before?
Good good
Sorry guy but next time u have to adjust ur pro
Yikes, you went medieval on the rearview mirror with that hose pick! If I saw you do that to my car I would tell you to stop and put your tools away.
Then you will have to do it yourself because no body make a tool for that
@@clnautoglass I did thanks. And I would like to thank you for the tips as well. Honestly. I couldn't have done it without your video. People (like me) can get touchy about the way things are done with our cars. Others may not care but treat their cars like they might! Peace.
@@fattyman9133 you welcome 🙏 We are learning each other