I’ve searched around but haven’t found a definitive diy. I need to replace my headliner and was wondering if anyone could share tips or tricks for this job. I’ve read that it’s fairly easy but any insight would be appreciated. Thanks
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On a slicktop once you remove the A/B/C pillar obstructions and weatherstripping there are some slide lock clips that require you to pull the liner rearwards while keeping the angle very flat relative to the roof.
When you reinstall be sure to cut out the right holes for fasteners and mounts. Mark them in advance. An oscillating multitool or DA sander work well for old foam removal.
Both removal and reinstall are best with a helper to manage one side of the headliner.
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If your just trying to get it out. I’ve always removed the a/b pillar covers and then just gone ape shit and started cutting and ripping it out until its all out. Your going to have to pull your windows out to replace it and the visor panel
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View PostWindows do not need to be removed on tourings for headliner removal. The overhead panel does of course.
On my cars atleast the headliner was glued to the outer part of the window openings where the window gaskets sit so to replace it and glue it down in right spot the gasket has the come out. This is what i noticed on my 84 and 89
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There was a great DIY for this, discussed in one of the earlier threads when this Touring section was created. The DIY is on a UK-based forum called e30owners.com. The pictures got screwed by the photo sharing site that shall not be named, but I was able to download the full DIY (with pictures) using one of the Firefox patches. PM me if you would like a copy of it via e-mail.
Per the DIY, windows do not need to come out.
Cory
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk1992 325i Cabrio
1988 320i Touring
2000 M5
1977 530i
2015 328i - Euro Delivery/Performance Center Delivery
BMWCCA
E30CCA
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Originally posted by ThatOneEuroE30 View PostOn my cars atleast the headliner was glued to the outer part of the window openings where the window gaskets sit so to replace it and glue it down in right spot the gasket has the come out. This is what i noticed on my 84 and 89
Touring headliners are completely different than on other E30s.
Cory
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk1992 325i Cabrio
1988 320i Touring
2000 M5
1977 530i
2015 328i - Euro Delivery/Performance Center Delivery
BMWCCA
E30CCA
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Originally posted by rikaro View Posthttp://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/i...ing_Headlining
It says removing front windshield would make it easier. Does that apply to tourings or just all e30s in general?
That DIY is for sedans and coupes. Some crossover, like removing sunroof, but the Touring headliner is completely different. It is a rigid board, like newer BMWs.
Cory
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk1992 325i Cabrio
1988 320i Touring
2000 M5
1977 530i
2015 328i - Euro Delivery/Performance Center Delivery
BMWCCA
E30CCA
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Originally posted by rikaro View Posti was thinking of something like this. Did they ever made perforated headliner for e30s?
https://www.yourautotrim.com/aupehe1.html
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