Ah, okay. Thanks ulf. Looks like it's time to get the part numbers from realoem and start shopping for weatherstripping.

The vehicle has been parked outside for the last couple of weeks because I had to park a utility trailer inside my garage because the HOA won't allow me to park it on the street or in my driveway, and my other bay is filled by a non-running e46 that I need to fix. I have a known issue with the passenger's side front door weather seal, allowing drips of water to come in during heavy rains or whenever my wife uses the drive through car wash. I've been waiting to do it until my other, more pressing projects are done (rebuilding the turbo and replacing the EGR system on my truck, fixing the aforementioned e46, for example) but it looks like this can't wait any longer.

Appreciate the help, fellas. And as a last suggestion, does anyone have a good technique for completely drying out a compartment such as the battery compartment? I'm considering using a hair dryer, but as for a long-term solution, should I get some shipping dessicant to put under there?

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2007 BMW X5 4.8i - Sport Package, Wife's Car

2001 BMW 325i - My Car.

2005 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4, 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel. My first "grown up" car.