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  • DennisJ
    Member
    • Oct 2014
    • 82

    #1

    Remove sunroof e30

    Hi,

    I have searched everywhere and cant find anything about removing the fabrics at the sunroof so i can acces the sunroof mechanics and the sunroof plate.

    How do i do?

    Do not want to break anything.


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  • cwatt
    Wrencher
    • Oct 2012
    • 275

    #2
    I'm in the middle of this myself. So far I've managed to retract the sunroof and not close it. :S I'll keep you in the loop...

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    • Swanny
      R3VLimited
      • Mar 2012
      • 2834

      #3
      http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/tech...8-Sunroof.htmp
      Swanny!
      SUCKERS.

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      • DennisJ
        Member
        • Oct 2014
        • 82

        #4
        Thanks. I have actually found this, but i dont have power on my sunroof so a can lower the panel as described. So still need help... :)


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        • Gerta
          R3VLimited
          • Sep 2009
          • 2119

          #5
          1. Retract the sunroof half way
          2. disengage clips holding front edge of sunroof interior panel to exterior sunroof panel
          (it is just some metal clips holding it on, but be gentle
          3. once disengaged, slide interior sunroof panel rearward
          4. You can now access the sunroof mechanisms
          Parts Collector and Former Houndstooth interior junkie.

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          • DennisJ
            Member
            • Oct 2014
            • 82

            #6
            How do i retract it without power on it?


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            • mucoyekul87ETA
              Advanced Member
              • Dec 2012
              • 126

              #7
              There should be a black rectangular panel next to your power sunroof buttons, remove it and you are able to turn the crank with an allen wrench.


              '87 325
              '89 325is
              '90 325i
              '67 Buick Skylark --SOLD 5/2015--

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              • DennisJ
                Member
                • Oct 2014
                • 82

                #8
                Great - i'll have a look at it.


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                • BMWManiac
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Dec 2010
                  • 1091

                  #9
                  And you should have the allen wrench in your BMW tool box in your trunk....
                  1997 Artic Silver M3
                  CES GT4094r 651hp/615tq @ 24 psi

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                  • DennisJ
                    Member
                    • Oct 2014
                    • 82

                    #10
                    Ok. Update.

                    It was not an electrical sunroof - i found out when i took the panel down.

                    It is a manual sunroof, and i have now bought the mechanic part for it - but without the handle.

                    Can i somehow open the sunroof without the handle?

                    Regards


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