51 44 013 Removing and Installing/Replacing Roofliner (on Version With Panorama Sunroof)

51 44 013 Removing And Installing/Replacing Roofliner (On Version With Panorama Sunroof)







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove glass sunroof lid at front
- Remove sun visors and counter supports on left/right
- Remove roof switch cluster or front ceiling light
- If necessary, remove module for passenger compartment protection
- Remove trim panels for roof pillar at front (A pillar trim panel) left/right
- Remove all handles
- Remove trim panels for door pillar at top (B pillar trim panel) left/right
- Remove trim panels for roof pillar at rear (D pillar trim panel) left/right
- If necessary, remove rear speaker covers







Version with dividing net mounts (1):
Fold back cover (2) for dividing net mount (1).

Release screw (3) and remove dividing net mount (1).

Installation:
Observe position indications on reverse side of dividing net mount (1).







- Remove roller cover from luggage compartment.
- Fold both rear-seat backrests forward
- Move both front seat backrests as far back as possible
- Pull off muckets of front and rear doors in roof area







Release screws (1).







IMPORTANT:
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:
- Support headliner at front.
- Do not jolt roofliner edges during removal.







NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity. Graphic similar.

Unclip roofliner clamping profile (2) from bow.

Unclip side retaining clips (1) at panorama glass roof opening.

IMPORTANT:
- To prevent deformation of panorama glass roof frame, slide roofliner forwards until rear retaining clips (3) feed out at roofliner.
- Subsequently feed retaining clips (3) out of panorama glass roof frame.

Fold away roofliner towards bottom right and remove through rear lid opening.







Installation:
Clips (1 and 2) must not be damaged.

If necessary replace clips (1 and 2).

Please observe the following operations.







1 = Clip assembly version old

2 = Clip assembly version new

Note to clip replacement version old:
Use clip part number 51 44 7 123 304 (sourcing reference BMW Parts Department) and glue it in the centre of area sheet metal tab headlining with felt strip part number 65 77 1 377 052 (sourcing reference BMW Parts Department).







Replacement:
- If necessary, remove mirror light on left/right
- If necessary, remove ceiling light on left/right
- If necessary, release wiring harness from roofliner and attach to new headlining







If replacing version with mirror lights:
Cut out premarked cutout area (1) for left/right mirror light with a scalpel.

IMPORTANT: Ensure a clean cut so that the headliner material is not damaged on the inside.







If replacing version with cable to inside mirror:
Mark cutout (1) on roofliner.

A = Centre of roofliner
B = 14 mm
C= 20 mm

Cut out cutout (1) with scalpel.

IMPORTANT: Ensure a clean cut so that the headliner material is not damaged on the inside.







Installation:

Installation sequence:
1. Secure roof liner with mucket
2. Snap roofliner at front into clips
3. Snap roofliner at rear into clip
4. Secure screws on roofliner at front
5. Screw down grab handles at front on left/right
6. Screw down grab handles at rear on left/right
7. Screw down sun visors and counter supports
8. Add final details to vehicle