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DISCUSSION => Exterior => Topic started by: flyinglizard on February 26, 2010, 08:47:58 PM

Title: Sunroof seal??E 30
Post by: flyinglizard on February 26, 2010, 08:47:58 PM

Whats the best source for  my sunroof seal? How easy does the panel come out?  TIA. MM

Title: Sunroof seal??E 30
Post by: ak96ss on February 26, 2010, 09:32:41 PM

BMA, Pelican, wherever you can get the best discount. I would use an OEM part, though.

Panel is only held in by six bolts, but they are tricky to get to if you don't know how to pull the liner back.

Best source I have found for those instructions is http://e30.bmwdiy.info/sunroof-adjust/index.html (http://e30.bmwdiy.info/sunroof-adjust/index.html)

Title: Sunroof seal??E 30
Post by: Rafiki on February 26, 2010, 10:00:51 PM

does the panel have to come out for the rear piece of the sun roof seal? i also need one :(

Title: Sunroof seal??E 30
Post by: dvmotorsports on February 26, 2010, 10:20:56 PM

Quote from: Rafiki;88482

does the panel have to come out for the rear piece of the sun roof seal? i also need one :(

If you go by the repair instructions, yes. But it can be done while in. And to access the rear part of the seal, put the panel in the tilt position.

Title: Sunroof seal??E 30
Post by: Abrax on February 28, 2010, 03:54:42 AM

Hi there, I can't agree with the above. To dismount the roof, open it about 10-15cm backwards, then pull the inside masking upholstery pulling it's front edge down, there are some bolts which will just release the masking upholstery. Once this is done, pull the whole fabric with a steel frame inside the roof, to back of the car. And... close the roof. You will get the access to the 6 as I remember bolts which were discusssed higher.

All I can say is that You should tilt after the masking is removed backwards.
You are unable to remove the part completely without dismounting the whole roof.

The information may be not really precise as I was dismounting it 3-4 years ago, but it should give You the right idea. In case of any problems, I will check it to give You right answers.

Yes my friend, the roof is tricky. Anyway You should dismount and mount in warm place to avoid plastics damage.

Title: Sunroof seal??E 30
Post by: Abrax on February 28, 2010, 03:59:35 AM

As always, I've read the linked article after answering the question... The article seems to be better because it has photos... Anyway You should be able to do anything You want with this aid. :-)

Title: Sunroof seal??E 30
Post by: Matt-B on March 03, 2010, 08:28:17 PM

FYI the seal is not a water seal. only wind and debris.