Rhr performance carbon fiber sunroof delete panel, bmw e46. On my drive to work this morning, my sunroof stopped working. Next, with a torx wrench t20, i think remove the torx screws that are located on the inside of the roof panel, near the front. I took apart the control console for the sunroof to get to the motor yet its too hard to turn. Bmw sunroof slider rail clips for bmw e36 e39 e53 e46, 3, 5. The moon roof will lock in the fully tilted up position. Bmw 3 series e36 pdf factory service manual repair manual. Webasto sunroof repair manualdejavuserif font size 11 format. Using a 17mm wrench, take off the three large nuts that are in the middle of the roof.
These parts a mostly plastic and take a lot of stress, so they tend to break. How to manually close sunroof 9706 bmw 325xi youtube. Sunroof stuck open how to manually close bmw e65 e66 youtube. Webasto sunroof repair manual dejavuserif font size 11 format. The sunroof on my wifes 97 refused to shut one day after making a funny.
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There should be a small panel near the sunroof that you can pry off and use the emergency crank should be in the toolkit of the car to manually crank the sunroof. I cant seem to release the tension on the top in order to manually close it for now. How do i manually close the sunroof on a 2004 toyota camry. In this video, i will be showing you how to manually close an electric sunroof. Bmw e46 repair and maintenance manual bmw e46 repair. Danci parts compatible replacement for bmw e36 e39 e53 e46, 3, 5, 7, series m3 sunroof slider rail repair plastic clips 2 for bmw 5. May 15, 2014 yes, thankyou that did work fine, the only thing was i had to reinstall the electric motor to get the sunroof to go into the upright position to seal with the roof. Press in and hold the sunroof closure rectangular slide button for as much as 3 minutes. Considered issues of maintenance, diagnostics, there are diagrams and without registration a book on repair and maintenance of bmw 3 e46, size bmw 3 e46 repair and maintenance manual bmw e46 name.
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Bmw e36 sunroof repair kit spring sliding sunroof frame lift. Bmw engines n62 tu v8n62 v8n54 n54 twin turbo n52 n52k. Dec 11, 2012 once you have the interior panel pushed back, move the sunroof using the switch back to its normal closed position. Bmw series 3 e36 need help with window regulator and sunroof motor i need help with the drive side window regulator and also the sunroof motor.
The bmw e46 coupe and sedan usually come with a power retracting sunroof which weighs 72 pounds and eats up 3 or more of headroom. Workshop manuals, service, car repair, haynes manuals. In the aftermath, i found that the sunshade was suddenly loose, and had jumped its tracks. You can put that wrench in the hole and manually open or close the sunroof. Bmw e30e36 convertible top repair and adjustment 3series. My first attempt at reassembling the sunroof resulted in the liner not retracting when going into vent mode. For full bmw fitment information or for assistance from one of our bmw experts, we recommend calling us at 8776399648. In this video you can see how we were able to forcefully close a broken sunroof that was stuck in open position. It probably has to do with the fact that i have to push down the little wind deflector thing to close it. Repair manual 01 51 9 750 037 en electrical components.
There is a retime procedure, that i would try first but i dont remember the whole procedure. Bmw e30e36 door panel and lock troubleshooting 3series. Press the moon roof switch on the tiltup side and hold the button the button may have to be held for up to 10 seconds. How to reset unstick fix e38 e39 bmw sunroofmoonroof. The part number for the lifting blocks the base that. Aug 14, 2010 this is the key to manually close the sunroof. For some reason the sunroof will not close the last half inch. You can then use an allen key, to open, close, or tilt the roof manually. Do not force or use a quick motion or damage could occur. Then when i close it, it works perfectly until about an inch before the front then i. Bmw e36 e39 e46 e53 x5 sunroof slider rail repair plastic kit m3 320 cs24 new. For full bmw fitment information or for assistance from one of our bmw experts, we.
These parts a mostly plastic and take a lot of stress, so they tend to break the part. Bmw sunroof, moonroof, panoramic sunroof problems, roof. Bmw sunroof slider rail clips for bmw e36 e39 e53 e46, 3. Repair kit foe sunroof frame mechanism e36 coupe sedan. The plastic parts that slide the sunroof on the tracks are a common failure point for these sunroofs.
Have not tried to really torque on the allen wrench just in case i break the housing. Emanualonline provides descriptive manuals with diagrams and pictures. The top switches may have activated in the wrong position. Our experts aim to provide you with everything, aside from a spare pair of hands, to fix your car yourself. Bmw e36 e39 e46 e53 x5 sunroof slider rail repair plastic kit.
I found a video that shows how to manually close it with the allen key and i have wound it shut, while pushing the rear section sliders manually. Bmw sunroof stuck open does not close fix our website. You can open and close the roof frame manually, regardless of whether you. Bmw e36 sunroof spring sliding sunroof frame lift lever. On the e36, if you open the panel where the sunroof switch is, you can access the motor. If it still wont close, its likely that the sunroof cables are jammed, and the whole sunroof cassette should be swapped out. I read that you can manually close the sun roof via the wrench.
Panoramic sunroof e53, e61, e83, e91 power system e65, e66. There is a emergency manual closing option, however. Bmw x5 questions help with shutting sunroof cargurus. Sunroof mechanisms, sunroof motors, sunroof repair kits, sunroof seals, sunroof shades. When you fix the sunroof you want bmws special grease rhf. Always remember, the item in front is always a little higher than the item behi. Sunroof componentse30 3 series shown, e36 similar fig. From inside the car, locate and remove the t25 torx screws which secure the glass. This is the complete official service and repair manual for the bmw 3 series e36 m3, 318i, 323i, 325i, 328i sedan, coupe and convertible. How do you manually close the sunroof of an 2003 x5 3. Bmw e36 sunroof repair kit spring sliding sunroof frame lift lever 54128119747.
There is a manual way to close the roof if the track and cables are still intact. Pry off the cover behind the courtesy lights where the sunroof switch is mounted. Some bmw power sunroofs have a recovery and reset mode. If it still wont close, its likely that the sunroof cables are jammed, and the whole sunroof. During this time the roof will open, close, slide etc. I used it the other day opening and closing the shade left sunroof closed. If your roof is opening randomly, it may be just bent contacts for the switch this is known on the a4. Remove the mounting screws and pull the lid off at the rear side. The windows need to be initialized, i would grab a repair manual.
Bmw e36 3series sunroof removal and repair 1992 1999. My personal instruction of sunroof repair e53, e61, e83, e91. Sunroof stuck, snapping, clicking bmw e46 fanatics forum. Above the middle seat in the rear on the headliner is a little plastic button that you can remove to expose a slot for the wrench that you use to remove the mysky panels. Sunroof stuck open how to manually close bmw e65 e66 our website. Oct 17, 2011 have had this problem in the past, but this time, the allen wrench use to manually close the roof wont turn the mechanism. This part is listed by bmw as bmw part number 54128206384 54128206384 and is described as genuine bmw repair kit for sunroof frame on e36 3series coupe, sedan, and compact. These parts a mostly plastic and take a lot of stress, so they tend to breakthe part numbers are 54128119095 for the left lifting arm assembly and 54128119096 for the right. The inner panel of the sunroof is impossible to remove without removing the entire sunroof, so most people leave it the same color as it previously was see project 78 on sunroof repair. I would check the microswitch status in each top position.
A lot of time it has to do with the cover getting stuck and not allowing the roof its self to close properly. Hey guys, in this video we will show you how to manually clo. Stepbystep e46 3series bmw sunroof repair one night, while driving my 2000 e46 3series bmw 323i, i tried to open my sunroof, and heard an omnious loud crunch. Bmw e36 e39 e46 e53 x5 sunroof slider rail repair plastic.
Close the sunroof lid and loosen the screws on each end of the gates. Sunroof lid retainer clip locatione30 3 series shown, e36 similar. Use caution when manually moving the roof open or closed. This should reset your sunroof and give you full functions again. Racers that want to shed that 72 pounds up high and gain some headroom have found that a sunroof delete panel is the proper upgrade. Slowly push the roof liner panel back into the roof. Stephens media, the las vegasbased media chain, is fighting to keep its latest business model alive. You can open and close the roof frame manually, regardless of whether you chose to remove the entire assembly or not.
The sunroof will not close stops about 34 way closed. In my case, my motor had seized and wouldnt close the sunroof when i needed. Sunroof mechanicals free delivery possible on eligible purchases. How to manually close a electric sunroof bmw e46 youtube.
I would like to manually close the sunroof on my 2009 kia rio 5 sunroof. You should be able to do this with your fingertips, by prying on. Bmw 3series e46 operation and maintenance manual petrol engines. Open the roof to the tiltforward position press the sunroof button upwards instead of sliding it. We offer a large selection of high quality car parts online, expert customer service, and helpful howto automotive resources. Bmw e36 valentine one v1 install bmw integrated garage door opener bmw oem alarm installation e36 s50 bmw e36 light switch removal bmw e36 power seat switch replacement bmw e36 start button bmw e36 sunroof repair replacing final stage unit replacing reverse lights switch. Bmw e46 sunshade sunroof final fix complete pictorial diy as the title states let. It wouldnt go down far enough and would block the roof from closing.
The fuse is fine but it stopped working with the sunroof open. Oct 18, 2010 here is a tsb on 2001 pontiac grand am sunroof will not close, click here. The basic process of repairing your sunroof involves removing it, inspecting the. Unclip the roof liner frame and push back into the opening.
Bmw e39 sunroof repair video tutorial bmw m5 forum. Avoid operating the sunroof glass to the full open position. Youll need to pop the panel off around the sunroof switch, and use an allen key to manually turn the sunroof motor. Buy regulatorfix bmw e36 e39 e53 e46, 3, 5, 7, series m3 sunroof slider rail repair plastic clips 2 for bmw. I feared that i had broken the flimsy plastic mechanism that catches the cable that pulls the liner back. Panoramic sunroof e53, e61, e83, e91 power system e65, e66 alarm system e60, e61 wiper washer system e60, e61, e63, e64. In the video, 1a auto shows how to manually close the sunroof if the vehicle has no. Aug 05, 2011 since i need to remove the sunroof panel to replace the interior trim panel, i searched for articles and videos to learn more about the process.
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