Interior - Headliner Fabric Creased/Wrinkled
SI B54 17 07Special Roofs
January 2008
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Headliner Fabric is Creased and/or Stretched
MODEL
E93 (3 Series Convertible) produced up to 7/2007
SITUATION
After operating the retractable hardtop (RHT), the headliner fabric has become creased or stretched toward the sides of the front or middle roof panels.
CAUSE
1. The headliner tension string may have become caught on part of the RHT frame.
2. One or more of the headliner tension string eyelets are incorrectly positioned.
CORRECTION
1. Install an O-ring on each side of the RHT frame.
2. Rotate the affected eyelet[s] on the frame.
PROCEDURE
Cause 1:
1. Open the RHT to the service position shown in the beginning of repair instruction RA 54 37 ...
2. Install an O-ring to the bump stop (1) on each side of the RHT frame (2) to prevent the tension string from becoming caught again.
3. The headliner should only be replaced if it is permanently damaged.
Cause 2:
1. Identify the eyelet which is putting pressure on the headliner fabric.
2. Rotate the eyelet so that it is out of the way.
3. Operate the RHT to ensure that rotating the eyelet will not cause any binding of the tension cable.
4. The headliner should only be replaced if it is permanently damaged.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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