Sunroof Question

[Pal318is]

I need to replace the runners on my sunroof, as it looks like the sunroof has come off them and won't close properly now.
Do i need the whole mechanism, front to back?

Thanks

[sindako]

Usually , this happends
The Cable Runners usually break .
you don't have to change the whole mechanism .

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTc2WDU5MA==/ ... ~60_35.JPG

also when you replace them , consider replacing the mounts/gates .

Part number 19 in the diagram below .

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=54&fg=05

then it'll run smoothly .
consider greasing the rails and the cables using white spray grease. or electrical green grease .
also clean the cable pipes good .the install .

[Pal318is]

Thanks for the reply dude. The link to the first image doesn't work unfortunately
I'm going to try and have a look tomorrow. It's definitely come off its runners, as its stuck