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How to Replace Your Car's Windshield

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Body

This guide explains how to replace your car's windshield armed with good will and without going to a body shop. Once you have the model of your windshield and the necessary tools for the replacement, you can start the job. It is advisable to use a new seal. Start by removing the windshield wipers and the wiper arm brackets, removing any adhesive residue if present. With the old seal removed, you can extract the windshield. Then take the new seal and insert it, pulling the cord to position the new seal correctly.

Updated on 9 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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