54 12 132 Removing and installing/replacing headliner for sun-roof lid

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation:

If necessary, apply light coat of Renax GL1 (Fuchs) grease to guide duct.

Remove sun-roof lid,

refer to 54 12 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUN ROOF LID

The mechanism must be lowered at the back by dimension (A). If necessary, lower as with the installed slide/tilt sunroof cover. Distance (A) = 2 to 3 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Sunroof Lowering Dimension

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Pull headliner slowly forwards (with clean hands or wearing protective gloves).

Fig 2: Pulling Headliner Slowly Forwards

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Unfasten left/right Torx screws and pull headliner forwards/upwards to remove.

Fig 3: Unfastening Left/Right Torx Screws & Pulling Headliner Forwards/Upwards To Remove

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NOTE: After dismantling the headliner, do not move the mechanism, otherwise the bending/fulcrum pad slides backwards.