# Sunroof seal, replace

Remove headliner from sunroof by opening roof approximately 5 cm (2") and pulling down on forward edge of liner. |
Move roof to closed or vent position and slide headliner back into roof. Do not push head liner so far back as to not be able to retrieve it. |
CAUTION: Do not operate roof in backwards motion with headliner disconnected. Damage to the head liner will result and it may also be pushed back into the roof beyond reach.
Remove the six Torx bolts (three on each side of roof) |
Pull seal off lid.

### Installation

Clean off all glue residue.
Install seals with weather strip adhesive.
The short velvet strip has an extra sealing lip which must face forward.
Ensure roof mechanism is in closed position.
Place roof in position and install all 6 bolts loosely.
Install a 4mm Allen key in each side side position so that it is locked into grove in slide (green arrow) and enters hole (yellow arrow). Sunroof lid has been removed for photographic clarity. |  |
Set roof at desired position and tighten bolts.
Remove 4mm Allen key and pull headliner forward. Open roof approximately 5 cm (2") and align clips with holes in roof. Press clips into holes firmly.

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson