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You have Robb M. from Internet Boards to thank for that.

 

Thank you very much for the info. My 05S is in need of a new windsheild at this very moment.

 

I had my windshield replaced a few months ago and I swear the wind noise is different than before. I have no idea how the gasket was replaced.

 

I had my windshield replaced a couple of months ago and the guy came armed with the OEM seal for the top...so it must be different from one glass company to another. I used GlassAmerica (was like $50 cheaper than Safelite, btw).

Something else to look out for is the A-pillar cover. It is quite likely that the glass guy will break one or both of them. The guy that did my windshield warned me ahead of time and said that the company no longer covers them if they break (since they often do). The first one came off fine, but the second one broke.

 

[quote=Fastlane;2731080]I had my windshield replaced a couple of months ago and the guy came armed with the OEM seal for the top...so it must be different from one glass company to another. I used GlassAmerica (was like $50 cheaper than Safelite, btw).

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Thanks for the tips

 

Can the clips be removed without breaking, or do you need to replace them? Does anyone have a recommendation for a shop in Maryland/DC/VA to replace the windshield?

 

Thanks for the words

 

I have come to this realization now, after seeing what the glass company put in today . Taking it back tomorrow, and seeing if they'll put in the proper OEM piece. Hell, they quoted me $20 for a "new molding", I figured that was for the proper part...

 

Is this piece I need, #1? If so, the part number appears to be 51317155304



Could someone confirm?

 

I don't think that's it. Part #1 in that figure is the exterior black plastic trim piece, I believe.

 

The part that the glass company messed up is the long black piece that covers the top of the windshield between the windshield and the roof, from A pillar to A pillar, which might be the exterior black plastic trim piece?

 

Seems stressful and costly to replace the windshield

I have a rock chip that....well isn't in my field of vision but certainly hate that it's even there. However in replacing the window I'm thinking...

the A-pillars should be replaced

extra clips should be on hand

*now* need to make sure the right molding is installed

and I found a place that can install a window film on the front window to protect from debris and rocks.

I priced out with All Star Autoglass and safelite and they are really close. I would be looking at almost 1000 dollars after everything....I'm going to wait a while longer to replace.

 

Picked up the part from the dealer, and yes, this is the part that is needed. Glass company is taking the windwhield out tomorrow and fixing it with the proper parts tomorrow.

 

Thanks. We just had the windshield replaced a few weeks ago on our 2006 S Conv and I knew something didn't look right. The rubber trim/seal on the top of the A-pillar covers are now poking out towards the center of the windshield. I'm guessing that they are supposed to tuck inside the top windshield seal/trim.

Looks like All-Star Glass used generic off-the-roll, cut-to-fit trim. It's not even black. it's like a dark gray.

 

so does all of this apply to the R56 as well? i need to have my windshield replaced.

i called my glass guy today and total installed with windshield and tax is $247.00

will i need this so called gasket and should i be worried about the pillars?