Headlining removal/replacement

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E30Gheko
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:33 pm

As above. Is it easy to do? How much is it likely to cost? Where do I look for a new one? Colour options?

All input gratefully received! :D
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:52 pm

if the headlining isnt ripped or saggy it would be easier to dye it!
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felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:59 pm

I think I may have to do some work around the sunroof requiring partial removal. There's something not right with the bit down one of the rear pillars too. It looks pretty old and tired anyway but if it's going to be a nightmare to replace I could probably live with it.
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Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:08 am

im guessing its easier to remove than replace!
sure someone on here has done it.
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:54 am

You need to remove the rear screen for a start - still want to do this job?!
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Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:39 am

My Headlining is in a right state, someone tried installing a new one and gave up before i bought the car. Depending what model you have it differs but for a coupe like me its a rear window and rear screen out job. i.e. freakin nightmare if you dont know what your doing. I need to replace my rear screen soon though (heater element has packed in) so this maybe on the cards for me.
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Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:42 am

tomson wrote:You need to remove the rear screen for a start - still want to do this job?!
My neighbour could have it out in about half an hour I think. He's a pro at that sort of thing....

What else??
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Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:49 am

Black sport headlining on ebay (mine)

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=121898
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Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:54 am

E30Gheko wrote:
tomson wrote:You need to remove the rear screen for a start - still want to do this job?!
My neighbour could have it out in about half an hour I think. He's a pro at that sort of thing....

What else??
It takes about 5mins to remove it, it's refitting it thats a pain....
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Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:21 am

It takes about 5mins to remove it, it's refitting it thats a pain....
Would you mind briefly describing the procedure for removal and refitting to help me decide whether or not I should bother to do it?
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Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:31 am

Removing and replacing the front and rear screens on an E30 is an easy ten minute job, right up to the point where you refit the locking strips! This is an easy job as well, with the correct tool, but without it, will take about half an hour of careful screwdriver work.
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Sat Jan 03, 2009 4:56 pm

E30Gheko wrote:
tomson wrote:You need to remove the rear screen for a start - still want to do this job?!
My neighbour could have it out in about half an hour I think. He's a pro at that sort of thing....

What else??
it's not exactly easy all around the sunroof area either! you neede to remove the trim/runner covers, etc., very carefully and patiently so as not to tear the headlining of course. :wink:
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Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:00 pm

You can sometime hire the tool to refit the screen rubber inserts from places like 'ladder hire' or whatever it is called now. Well worth getting one to do this job!
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Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:03 pm

screwdriver scratches :cursin: on my old iS will concur! :snigger:
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