54 13 100 Removing and installing/replacing drip moulding

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:

Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof, refer to 54 13 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear, refer to 54 10 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front, refer to 54 10 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to inner water carrier.

Reposition drip moulding (1) and carefully unclip upwards out of carrier (2).

Fig 1: Unclipping Drip Moulding

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Installation:

Attach spring (3) to drip moulding pivot point.

Make sure spring is correctly positioned in drip moulding.

Fig 2: Connecting Spring To Drip Moulding Pivot Point

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Installation:

Observe installation sequence:

Fig 3: Installing Drip Moulding

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Check drip moulding for spring tension.