51 44 007 Removing and installing/replacing roofliner (version with glass tilt sunroof)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both trim panels for front roof pillar
- Remove both sun visors and counter supports
- Remove front roofliner trim
- Remove mirror light
- Remove both trim panels for door pillar (top)
- Remove both trim panels for rear roof pillar (C-pillar trim panel)
- Remove additional stop light trim
NOTE:
The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.
Unclip cover (1) on roofliner from bottom upwards.
Release screw (2) underneath and remove roofliner mounting carrier (3).
Installation:
Catches on cover (1) must not be damaged.
Press on clothes hook (1).
Release screw (2) and remove clothes hook (3).
Release expander rivet (1) at rear of roofliner (2).
Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty expander rivet (1).
Release screw (1) on front roofliner support (2).
- Move both front seat backrests as far back as possible.
- Pull off mucket on front doors and side windows at rear.
IMPORTANT:
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting: Support headliner at front.
Release catches (1) on roofliner (2).
Press roofliner (1) towards rear out of metal lugs (2).
Move roofliner (1) downwards, turn carefully and remove through door opening.
Installation:
Guides (1) on roofliner (2) must not be damaged.
Installation:
Retainers (1) on sunroof frame (2) must not be damaged.