<![CDATA[Removing and Replacing e30 sunroof]]>I could not find a thread about this, but I was wondering if anyone had experience removing and replacing the sunroof panel on an e30?  I was also wondering what sort of electrical work would need to be done since it is a power roof.  I have read other instructions but almost all are on crank sunroofs. I bought the car with the old panel still partly in as well. Thanks! 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/3202/removing-and-replacing-e30-sunroofRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 04:52:19 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2014 17:25:19 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Removing and Replacing e30 sunroof on Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:10:49 GMT]]>Good deal, glad you got it figured out.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/49142https://wibimmers.com/post/49142Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:10:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Removing and Replacing e30 sunroof on Mon, 27 Oct 2014 19:32:55 GMT]]>I successfully installed the sunroof panel, but it was pain. It still needs to be painted the correct color but I figured I would get it in since my old one was dumping rust in the car. The hardest part was getting everything to line up and make it flush. The Bentley book is a great help for it.  I will post some pics soon. Thanks for the help!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/49140https://wibimmers.com/post/49140Mon, 27 Oct 2014 19:32:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Removing and Replacing e30 sunroof on Thu, 23 Oct 2014 00:14:56 GMT]]>It's a real pain, you need to retract the sunroof into the roof slightly with the handle and then pull the front of the headliner panel attached to the sunroof down, it is clipped at the leading edge. You then need to figure out how to push the cover back into the roof to expose the screws. The real trick is getting it all back on the track correctly!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/49025https://wibimmers.com/post/49025Thu, 23 Oct 2014 00:14:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Removing and Replacing e30 sunroof on Wed, 22 Oct 2014 20:35:29 GMT]]>I didn't get any pics today, sorry, but it appears from what Chris says that it wouldn't help much anyway.

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dirty30 said:

I actually just picked up a Bentley manual today. It suggests that I get new screws that are rubberized to reduce noise and vibration. Did you get new screws or did you just use the old ones?

I only pulled the panel out on my old parts car, still have yet to replace it on the new car.

jc43089 said:

You have to take out the A/B/C pillar trim and the grab handles inside, then the headliner should come down to get a look in there.

The headliners on the older cars are glued underneath the rubber windshield seal, hence needing to take out the windshield.

Thankfully that isn't needed as the sunroof panel detaches separetly.

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jc43089 said:

I will try to get a couple pics before work tomorrow.  It might be a little or a lot different on the e30 than my e36 though.  I didn't catch if this was a coupe or sedan.  You have to take out the A/B/C pillar trim and the grab handles inside, then the headliner should come down to get a look in there.

Thanks man. Its a coupe. I was thinking that it could just be a simple plug and play but that is not looking to be the case.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48995https://wibimmers.com/post/48995Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:01:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Removing and Replacing e30 sunroof on Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:18:22 GMT]]>I will try to get a couple pics before work tomorrow.  It might be a little or a lot different on the e30 than my e36 though.  I didn't catch if this was a coupe or sedan.  You have to take out the A/B/C pillar trim and the grab handles inside, then the headliner should come down to get a look in there.

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CYoung said:

If you have a Bentley manual or can get access to one that probably will explain the procedure the best. Should only be a couple hidden screws but its tight. The hardest part on taking one out of my e28 was trying not to damage the headliner insert.

I actually just picked up a Bentley manual today. It suggests that I get new screws that are rubberized to reduce noise and vibration. Did you get new screws or did you just use the old ones?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48989https://wibimmers.com/post/48989Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:13:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Removing and Replacing e30 sunroof on Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:12:55 GMT]]>

jc43089 said:

Not sure how similar the e36 sunroofs are, but there are torx screws behind the weatherstrip on the top of the door jams.  I haven't removed mine yet but I can take a pic tomorrow if you need me to.

Cant hurt to see if you dont mind

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48988https://wibimmers.com/post/48988Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:12:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Removing and Replacing e30 sunroof on Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:09:20 GMT]]>If you have a Bentley manual or can get access to one that probably will explain the procedure the best. Should only be a couple hidden screws but its tight. The hardest part on taking one out of my e28 was trying not to damage the headliner insert.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48987https://wibimmers.com/post/48987Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:09:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Removing and Replacing e30 sunroof on Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:21:22 GMT]]>Not sure how similar the e36 sunroofs are, but there are torx screws behind the weatherstrip on the top of the door jams.  I haven't removed mine yet but I can take a pic tomorrow if you need me to.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48981https://wibimmers.com/post/48981Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:21:22 GMT