Removing X3 Headliner?

How hard is it? I have the dreaded roof rail corrosion and am considering removing and repainting the rack myself.
How big a deal is taking out the headliner? I can see that the OH console, mirrors, grabs, etc all need to be detached, and the trim on the pillars removed.

Anyone done it? How long should I budget? (competent amateur mechanic, and i want it to go back together correctly.
Thanks for any help. I have searched for DIYs but haven't found any.

Greg
Ottawa, Canada

Hi Greg , I know I have seen a couple of people have done this, and had hoped they could give you a time frame…I haven’t … but I can send you the instructions if you wish ( just too large to post it all here )
So send me a private msg. with your email if you are interested, and I’ll try and get it off to you..
This looks like a fun but time consuming job. It includes removal of; both sun visors & supports, all handles, all trim panels from all pillar’s, trims, & all ceiling lights…
Also, tell me if you don’t have the panorama sunroof
John

The rear panel on the panoramic sunroof jammed open on my wife's E83. Could use the same info to remove the headliner - sending you a private message to that effect as well if you still have those instructions available.

Josh

Greg,

I'm in Ottawa as well and I am looking to remove mine. My mechanic said that it would be a couple hour job. So I'm assuming around $200 to have them removed.

If you happen to get it done prior to me let me know. I have that rust as well. I'm looking at taking them off and leaving them off.

Brian

do you guys still have the instruction on how to remove the headliner?

thanks

...and,in addition,with the roof rails installation? thank you

Hi John,

New to the forum, but wondering if you still had a copy of the directions to remove the headliner. Have had some nasty issues with the pano-roof and would like to get access to the track.

Really appreciate any help,
Tyler

Hi Tyler, p/msg received & sent you what I have...good luck, John

http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/09/24/55

Check this web site out for instructions.

Good luck.

Jeff

Says you can't remove the front head restraints/rests, but there must be a way? Anyone done this, if so thoughts?

Please send me the headliner removal instructions also
Thanks

It's not very difficult.. I removed rear to get access to shark fin, all pilar covers have to come off. There are two screws holding each of oh sit handles, with each screw hidden with a snap in cover. Those things were a bit of a pain, but once you get first one out, it is simple. There is usually a Torx screw behind Srs bracket. Take your time, it can be removed in under 2 hours..

Hi,

The instructions would be most helpful.

Thanks

Jak