Interior - Headliner Loose Near A-Pillar
SI B54 16 07Special Roofs
November 2007
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Headliner Loose Near A-pillar
MODEL
E93 (3 Series Convertible)
SITUATION
The front attachment point for the headliner on the front roof shell may have pulled through the headliner material, causing it to sag in this area.
CAUSE
The hole in the headliner may have been made in the wrong location, causing excessive tension in this attachment area.
CORRECTION
Install a washer under the fastener for the headliner to reinforce it. Replacement of the headliner is not necessary.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the fastener from the forward roof shell.
2. Align the headliner into the correct position.
3. Add a 5mm washer (1) to the original fastener (2) and reinstall it through the hole in the headliner.
A Wurth 5mm washer, Article # 9650570, is recommended, but any washer with the following specifications will be effective:
Internal Diameter: At least 5.0mm
External Diameter: Up to 13.0mm
Thickness: Approximately 1.0mm.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number Description Quantity
Article # 9650570 Wurth 5mm washer 1
For more information on this product, please visit www.wurthusa.com or call 1-800-WURTHUSA.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Please refer to the latest KSD for all applicable labor operations and allowances.
If the appropriate labor operation is not contained in KSD, then a work time labor operation should be used.
Defect Code 54 37 14 01 001 00
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