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07-15-2014, 03:24 PM | #1 |
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Question about headliner
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As I get to know my m3, I've come up with several questions, one of which is about the headliner. I was cleaning the interior, and noticed that the center section of the headliner (where the reading lights are for the rear passengers) flexes upwards when I press on it. In other words, it doesn't seem to be perfectly flush with the roof of the car. The headliner cover itself is NOT separating from the headliner as it happens in many cars when they age; simply that I am able to move the center part of it upwards. Is this normal or has my headliner separated from the roof? It's not visually noticeable since the headliner itself has a very specific/rigid structure and it looks perfect. Does anyone know if the headliner is glued or taped to the roof in addition to the fastening points? If someone can go out to his/her car and verify for me I'll be grateful forever Thanks! |
07-15-2014, 03:41 PM | #2 |
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You can remove the sun visors and then the section closest to the window can be lowered, maybe there is a clip missing or the piece has been deformed for some reason. I added some insulation up there for a rattle, it isn't the stiffest of material.
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07-15-2014, 06:31 PM | #4 |
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Thank you both! Do you know if there's any glue/tape in the center part of it? When I push it all the way up it feels like it wants to stay, but eventually let's go. I shouldn't obsess over it as it seems normal but I wanted to ask.
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07-15-2014, 07:59 PM | #5 |
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If you mean that map light unit, it just rests there, with these prong type clips.
Although I despise LED interior lighting, and this guy didn't use the correct method to get to the dome, you can see how it sits: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=273231
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07-15-2014, 08:57 PM | #7 |
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Oh, that piece, it's just a molded piece, it's not attached to anything, it's supposed to snap back into shape if you make a indentation in it, at least mine does when I had to pull the map light unit down.
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Reviving this thread...today I decided to push upwards on the rear light dome until I felt it touch the roof, and to my surprise it stay pegged until it slowly detached itself.
I believe that my suspicion of there being adhesive and/or doublesided tape between the roof and the headliner has been confirmed. Otherwise, why else would it stick and then detach itself? Anyone else noticed this? I'm just not entirely convinced that the center section of the headliner should have any vertical flex/movement. If it is indeed intended to hang and flex, then why would there be any adhesive in place? |
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08-05-2014, 01:52 PM | #10 |
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Check this section on realoem for the actual part names, etc. I don't see anything special about the attachment.
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I'm simply curious, as this is definitely not a big deal and for all I know it may be normal. Thanks! |
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Creaks from the headliner occur near the edges, by the grab handles. I've pulled the headliner down and applied thin felt tape where it makes contact. On the Z cars, the headliner has some pieces that are held with glue and velcro, then they attach to the roof, I don't see any parts listed though for the E90.
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If I press on the light unit itself, I can't get it to move that far. If I press behind it or to the sides, yeah, I hear some crunchy tape sounds. I've not taken it down before as it's pretty quiet after the felt addition to the metal roof I did over a year ago.
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Thanks again for all the info! Cheers! |
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Better yet, Mr. Interior Expert, what's the best way for me to remove the dome so that I can check it out? On the link you provided above, you said that the guy didn't use the right method to remove it, and I want to do it right. You mentioned you've done some headliner work, did you notice any velcro at all? |
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Confirmed. A search for e90 + headliner + velcro yields BMW instructions that mention the two pieces of velcro in the center of the roof. Why realoem makes no mention of it is beyond me.
Of anyone can tell me how to remove the rear dome piece so that I can replace the velcro, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks! |
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These instructions: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150766 I never removed the headliner that far to the rear, most of my noises/creaks were in the front, simply removing the grab handles using torx drivers allowed it to lower. I imagine the same for the rear, but also the rear dome, wiring and the rear stop light might help at least get your hand in there to redo the velcro. As for the link above, that is for the front dome, and no, he just yanked it down from the sunroof seal, that's just stupid and lazy. Removing the sun visors is the key there, and/or the grabhandles.
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