54 13 100 Removing and Installing/Replacing Drip Molding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, and 2007 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof. See 54 13 080 Removing and Installing Complete Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear. See 54 10 175 Removing and Installing Rear Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front. See 54 10 175 Removing and Installing Rear Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to drip molding carrier.

Carefully unclip drip molding (1) upwards out of carrier (2).

Fig 1: Uncoupling Drip Molding

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Attach spring (3) to drip molding pivot point.

Make sure spring is correctly positioned in drip molding.

Fig 2: Locating Spring

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Observe installation sequence:

Suspend spring in drip molding carrier
Press drip molding onto glass slide/tilt sunroof
Clip pivot point (bearing) of drip molding into carrier

Check drip molding for spring tension.

Fig 3: Pressing Drip Molding Onto Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.