[oztwix]

Hi,

Something got dropped from my sunroof, into my headliner. It sounds like it has slid all the way back. Any tips on getting access to the rear side of the headliner without destroying things?
I can't find any tips via search, so asking in this manner. Thanks!

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by oztwix

Hi,

Something got dropped from my sunroof, into my headliner. It sounds like it has slid all the way back. Any tips on getting access to the rear side of the headliner without destroying things?
I can't find any tips via search, so asking in this manner. Thanks!

I would think there should not be any opening into the space above the headliner at all. Even with the sunroof opened. Are you under ext warranty or CPO ? I would let the Dealer figure this one out if so.

I could be wrong on some opening into the headliner, but it sure seems BMW would not allow any gaps.

[paquet]

Only access point I can think of is to get that emergency call battery ... but yeah, this sounds like a dealer visit

[raduron10]

Originally Posted by oztwix

Hi,

Something got dropped from my sunroof, into my headliner. It sounds like it has slid all the way back. Any tips on getting access to the rear side of the headliner without destroying things?
I can't find any tips via search, so asking in this manner. Thanks!

The headliner can be unclipped just by pulling it downwards.

First thing you have to do is to remove the handles above each door, there is a plastic cap that reveals a larger clip that has to be pushed. The other clips are not visible.

Also the 4 back and front pillar covers have to be removed before unclipping the headliner.

Lastly for the front part only the sun visors must be removed also.

All you need is a plastic pry tool and a flat head screwdriver.

[Ptree1822]

Originally Posted by raduron10

The headliner can be unclipped just by pulling it downwards.

First thing you have to do is to remove the handles above each door, there is a plastic cap that reveals a larger clip that has to be pushed. The other clips are not visible.

Also the 4 back and front pillar covers have to be removed before unclipping the headliner.

Lastly for the front part only the sun visors must be removed also.

All you need is a plastic pry tool and a flat head screwdriver.

what he said! and needle nose pliers might help with the grab handles coming out.. cover over tcb battery pulls down when putting back up secure the middle front tab first. rest of headliner has 2 clips in back but pull down and should be good after all out. and clips around sunroof can bee seen if your pry down and look in.