Repair Procedure # 1

REPAIR PROCEDURE 1

Repair instructions for replacing the driver's side slide element(s).





PARTS INFORMATION

Note:
The driver's side elements can be replaced individually or in pairs as required.

Select the driver's side slide element according to the version of the sliding headliner installed on the vehicle.





(1) Slide element for sliding headliners used up to 09/2003 (dimension A = 13 mm).

(2) Slide element for sliding headliners used from 09/2003 (dimension B = 21 mm).

PROCEDURE

To replace the defective slide element on the front of the sliding headliner:

Note:
The sunroof glass was already removed before inspecting the driver.





Remove the screws of the defective driver's side slide element at the front and/or rear of the sliding headliner.





Push the defective slide element on the front of the sliding headliner forward along the guide rail and remove.





Working from the front of the sliding headliner, install a replacement front slide element on the guide rail and slide it into position.

To replace a defective slide element on the rear of the sliding headliner:





Remove the screws of the defective driver's side slide element at the rear of the sliding headliner.





Push the defective slide element on the rear of the sliding headliner back along the guide rail and remove.





Working from the rear of the sliding headliner, install a replacement rear slide element on the guide rail and slide it forward into position.





Important:
The rear slide element (1) must be fitted behind the driver (2).





Secure the front and/or rear slide element(s) with the screws provided.

Tightening torque: 1.0 Nm

Reinstall the sunroof glass per Repair Instructions RA54 12 115.





WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.