Accessory Rail has popped up on the front drivers side

scottp999 · 03-30-2009, 06:31 PM

The rail has popped up, doesn't seem to be any hook or anything to hold it down (right where it meets the front window rubber it is popped up about an 1/8th of an inch).

Any suggestions on what to use to hold it down? Maybe a little piece of double sided tape? In the picture below it says #13 is a clip, but when I peak around on the other side I don't see a clip. Any one deal with this beofre?

Thanks!
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...88&hg=51&fg=20

Zirenz2006 · 03-30-2009, 06:40 PM

never had that happen but if are you under warranty I'd just go to the dealer

why mess with it

E90330iS · 03-30-2009, 06:42 PM

uh oh.. its on the exterior, it might not be covered.

scottp999 · 03-30-2009, 06:48 PM

Ok. I pulled it up a little further and found the clips There are two sets near the front. The hook from the rail was not in the hook from the clip. I just had to put the rail back in, on the right angle, and problem solved. I was about to order a new clip from Tischer for 50 cents. Saved some big bucks!

I hate taking the car to the dealer for little things:

1) The closest one is an hour round trip.

2) They have a horrible reputation.

3) The dealer service horror stories listed on this site make me cringe.

4) I'm keeping the car for a long time, so I figure I should try to learn as much about the car as possible.

If you have a great BMW service department near you then you are very lucky.

Next thing to learn is break pad replacement, thanks to Mr5's DIY.

03-30-2009, 06:31 PM	#1
scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Accessory Rail has popped up on the front drivers side The rail has popped up, doesn't seem to be any hook or anything to hold it down (right where it meets the front window rubber it is popped up about an 1/8th of an inch). Any suggestions on what to use to hold it down? Maybe a little piece of double sided tape? In the picture below it says #13 is a clip, but when I peak around on the other side I don't see a clip. Any one deal with this beofre? Thanks! http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...88&hg=51&fg=20 Attached Images
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1578 Rep 4,580 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	never had that happen but if are you under warranty I'd just go to the dealer why mess with it __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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E90330iS Major General 143 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	uh oh.. its on the exterior, it might not be covered.
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03-30-2009, 06:48 PM	#4
scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Ok. I pulled it up a little further and found the clips There are two sets near the front. The hook from the rail was not in the hook from the clip. I just had to put the rail back in, on the right angle, and problem solved. I was about to order a new clip from Tischer for 50 cents. Saved some big bucks! I hate taking the car to the dealer for little things: 1) The closest one is an hour round trip. 2) They have a horrible reputation. 3) The dealer service horror stories listed on this site make me cringe. 4) I'm keeping the car for a long time, so I figure I should try to learn as much about the car as possible. If you have a great BMW service department near you then you are very lucky. Next thing to learn is break pad replacement, thanks to Mr5's DIY.
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