Folding Roof Rattles

Repair instruction for 'rattling noise when folding sun roof fully/partially opened'

Repair instruction for 'rattling noise when folding sun roof is fully/partially opened'

Complaint

Rattling noise from the area of the roof panel / guide rails when folding sun roof is fully or partially opened.

Cause

A possible cause is excessive play in the mechanical system for the sliding roof.

Repair instruction

1. Check the play in the mechanical system of the sliding roof. See Fig. 1.
2. If required, replace the mechanical system for the sliding roof according to the repair instructions. See Fig. 2.

Note

Since 16.05.2005, improved parts can be obtained using the BMW part number 54 34 7 174 761.
Please comply with the instructions in the EPC.

Fig. 1






Check the play in the mechanical system of the sliding roof.


Fig. 2






Mechanical system for sliding roof