Hardtop Headliner Removal

FishingCrue · Sat, Oct-03-2009, 02:23:24 AM

My hardtop's headliner is sagging and I want to take it apart to re-glue it. Has anyone ever taken the hardtop apart? It's sagging like a 1974 Lincoln and needs to be re-glued. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a hardtop disassembly DIY? (I tried searching but didn't find much). Alternatively, anyone in the Miami area know a good interior shop who could do this on the cheap? Thanks in advance.

FishingCrue · Sat, May-22-2010, 12:55:54 PM

Just put my hardtop back on for the summer and have the same question. So I'm reviving this poor orphaned thread. Anyone know?

deadlysyns · Sat, May-22-2010, 09:15:11 PM

remove the rubber stripping on the edges and you should be able to get the headliner out.

You will have to use the correct glue or it will seep through the thin headliner fabric.

M Pete · Sun, Dec-19-2010, 05:05:28 PM

Fish, did you ever get this completed? If so what glue did you use?

I just put my HT on today since it's chilly and gloomy out and noticed the fabric has pulled away. Probably from being in the garage with all the temp changes over the past three months.

M Pete · Sun, Dec-19-2010, 05:20:04 PM

Additionally, if anyone knows, I looked around on realoem to see about just buying a new one. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...58&hg=54&fg=20 is the link.

#11 is the liner, but then is lists #12 as a covering left @ right. So if I read this right the headliner doesn't come with the fabric already on it? What a crock. so it looks like you are better off just re-gluing your fabric since you would have to do it to a new one anyway.

deadlysyns · Sun, Dec-19-2010, 05:24:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M Pete

Additionally, if anyone knows, I looked around on realoem to see about just buying a new one. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...58&hg=54&fg=20 is the link.

#11 is the liner, but then is lists #12 as a covering left @ right. So if I read this right the headliner doesn't come with the fabric already on it? What a crock. so it looks like you are better off just re-gluing your fabric since you would have to do it to a new one anyway.

Contact one of the guys from Tischer to make sure.

MPOWERD · Sun, Dec-19-2010, 10:31:46 PM

WAIT... Dont folow any of the adivce for headliner removal in this thread...

Hardtops (for verts) have a very different procedure for removing the head liner...

PM me your email address and I will send you the info on how to remove and reinstall...

jdub765 · Tue, Dec-28-2010, 07:04:13 AM

Could you post the info here too? It'd be helpful to have in case one of us ever needs the info as well

taosx5 · Sat, Apr-23-2011, 04:01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M Pete

Fish, did you ever get this completed? If so what glue did you use?

I just put my HT on today since it's chilly and gloomy out and noticed the fabric has pulled away. Probably from being in the garage with all the temp changes over the past three months.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishingCrue

My hardtop's headliner is sagging and I want to take it apart to re-glue it. Has anyone ever taken the hardtop apart? It's sagging like a 1974 Lincoln and needs to be re-glued. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a hardtop disassembly DIY? (I tried searching but didn't find much). Alternatively, anyone in the Miami area know a good interior shop who could do this on the cheap? Thanks in advance.

Hey all, I am new to the M3 forum and have only had mine for a few weeks. Never even had the top off yet due to winter conditions. But same thing is happening and I had been unable to find much info on it so was curious what fixes might be available. My fabric is in great shape but is so thin I am afraid most adhesives would bleed thru. Thanks in advance for any advise.

MPOWERD · Sat, Apr-23-2011, 06:04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdub765

Could you post the info here too? It'd be helpful to have in case one of us ever needs the info as well

Cant as it is in the TIS manual. I have PDF manuals showing proper procedures for removing the headliner...

I can email them to anyone that needs them, but I have not removed it myself, as I have not worked on my headliner yet.

The bodyshop that broke my hardtop trim did the work for me instead for free...

Sat, May-22-2010, 09:15:11 PM	#3
deadlysyns Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,039 Reputation: 0 Location: DFW	remove the rubber stripping on the edges and you should be able to get the headliner out. You will have to use the correct glue or it will seep through the thin headliner fabric. __________________

Sun, Dec-19-2010, 05:05:28 PM	#4
M Pete Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 249 Reputation: 0 Location: Germany	Fish, did you ever get this completed? If so what glue did you use? I just put my HT on today since it's chilly and gloomy out and noticed the fabric has pulled away. Probably from being in the garage with all the temp changes over the past three months. __________________

Sun, Dec-19-2010, 05:20:04 PM	#5
M Pete Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 249 Reputation: 0 Location: Germany	Additionally, if anyone knows, I looked around on realoem to see about just buying a new one. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...58&hg=54&fg=20 is the link. #11 is the liner, but then is lists #12 as a covering left @ right. So if I read this right the headliner doesn't come with the fabric already on it? What a crock. so it looks like you are better off just re-gluing your fabric since you would have to do it to a new one anyway. __________________

Sun, Dec-19-2010, 10:31:46 PM	#7
MPOWERD Mod Hound! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10,724 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Convertible Reputation: 0 Location: Texas	Re: Hardtop Headliner Removal WAIT... Dont folow any of the adivce for headliner removal in this thread... Hardtops (for verts) have a very different procedure for removing the head liner... PM me your email address and I will send you the info on how to remove and reinstall... __________________ 2003.5 e46 ///M 3 TiAg Cabriolet SMG II... <> CSL Carbon Fiber Intake w/MAF, Brembo Gran Turismo, Euro Headers & Cats, K&N 69, Radenergie Carbon Fiber Strutbar <> EAS Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills, Carbon Fiber Fender Grills, SMG Carbon Fiber Paddles, Vorsteiner 2 Sided CF VCSL Boot <> EAS Slvr Carbon Fiber Interior Trim, Blk Carbon Fiber SMG Dome, Carbon Fiber Console, & Blk/Slvr Steering Wheel Trim <> EAS Carbon Fiber Engine Bay, Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber Valve Cover, RPI Intake Scoops, CarPC w/Nav/MP3/HD Radio/TV <> Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Supersprint X-Pipe with Resonator, Ekarbon 1/2 Carbon Fiber Diffuser, DEPO Smoked Corners <> 19x8.5 19x9.5 VMR V710s in HyperSilver, Painted Corner Reflectors, EAS Carbon Fiber Emblems, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent <> Slvr CF Pedals, OEM 2-Tone Hardtop, Windscreen, & Alarm, 6K Headlights & HID Fogs, Blk Carbon Fiber Headlight Trim

Tue, Dec-28-2010, 07:04:13 AM	#8
jdub765 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 691 Reputation: 0 Location: East Bay, CA	Re: Hardtop Headliner Removal Could you post the info here too? It'd be helpful to have in case one of us ever needs the info as well

Sat, Oct-03-2009, 02:23:24 AM	#1
FishingCrue Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 360 Reputation: 0 Location: PGH	Hardtop Headliner Removal My hardtop's headliner is sagging and I want to take it apart to re-glue it. Has anyone ever taken the hardtop apart? It's sagging like a 1974 Lincoln and needs to be re-glued. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a hardtop disassembly DIY? (I tried searching but didn't find much). Alternatively, anyone in the Miami area know a good interior shop who could do this on the cheap? Thanks in advance.

Sat, May-22-2010, 12:55:54 PM	#2
FishingCrue Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 360 Reputation: 0 Location: PGH	Just put my hardtop back on for the summer and have the same question. So I'm reviving this poor orphaned thread. Anyone know?

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