Headliner - Strings Come Loose

GROUP 54
Special Roofs

Bulletin Number
54 03 99

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
February 2000
Service Engineering

This Service Information bulletin supersedes Orange S.I. 54 03 99 dated September 1999.

SUBJECT:
Headliner Strings Come Loose

MODEL:
Z3 roadster up to 9/99 production

Situation:
The clips on the front headliner fastening strings can break on model year 2000 roadsters produced prior to 9/99, allowing the headliner to wrinkle on the sides and the strings to become exposed.

Correction:
The clips securing the strings were changed to an improved material in 9/99. In case of customer complaint, both headliner string assemblies may be replaced.

Procedure:
Open the top part way to release the tension on the headliner strings.





Partially remove the side seal to get access to remove the retaining screw for the string bracket.





Unhook the string from the headliner by pushing the hook to the rear. Attach the new string to the headliner by slipping the hook into the headliner and pulling it forward so that the hook engages.





Disconnect the spring from the chain link and attach new assembly to the chain.





Parts Information:





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