51 44 150 Replacing trim for front roofliner

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open convertible top or retractable hardtop.
Remove front roofliner/roof switch center trim insert . See 61 31 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOF SWITCH CENTRE .
Remove both front mirror lights
Remove both sun visors .
Remove both trims for front roof pillar

E93 only:

Unclip trim (1) on left/right towards top.

Installation:

Replace trim (1).

Fig 1: Replacing Trim For Front Roofliner

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Detach mucket (1) in area of trim (2).

Pull back trim (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation:

Make sure mucket (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Detaching Mucket In Area Of Trim

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