54 13 095 Replacing/cleaning net for wind deflector

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open slide/tilt sunroof.

Cleaning:

The wind deflector net can be cleaned while installed as follows:

Accelerate vehicle with glass slide/tilt sunroof open to over 5km/h.
Stop vehicle and turn ignition key to position 2.

NOTE: This prevents the wind deflector from retracting, and thereby leaving it fully open.
Net is now accessible and easy to clean.

Replacement:

Pull plastic strip (1) out of retainers (2) on panorama glass sunroof and wind deflector.

Fig 1: Pulling Plastic Strip Out Of Retainers

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Installation:

If necessary, reinstall retainers.

Clip new net into place.