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TroyAndEddie · 12-16-2010, 07:54 PM

Photo #1 shows the nut attached to the star bolt. I used washers, too. Attach nuts to all 3 star bolts, but don't tighten yet.

Photo #2 is a wide view of the area. Notice I had to loosen the rear of the California Roof headliner to do this work. You don't need to completely remove the headliner part, just the rear bar. I'll explain that below.

Photo #3 and #4 show the proper spacing for the front and rear of the roof. To do this you'll loosen (but not remove) the nuts on the 3 star bolts and loosen the belts. Then, close the roof completely. Explained further below.

Photo #5 I pull the slack from the belt and tighten the torx screws down.

12-16-2010, 07:54 PM	#2
TroyAndEddie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Severna Park, MD Posts: 126 '98 BMW 318ti iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	Photo #1 shows the nut attached to the star bolt. I used washers, too. Attach nuts to all 3 star bolts, but don't tighten yet. Photo #2 is a wide view of the area. Notice I had to loosen the rear of the California Roof headliner to do this work. You don't need to completely remove the headliner part, just the rear bar. I'll explain that below. Photo #3 and #4 show the proper spacing for the front and rear of the roof. To do this you'll loosen (but not remove) the nuts on the 3 star bolts and loosen the belts. Then, close the roof completely. Explained further below. Photo #5 I pull the slack from the belt and tighten the torx screws down. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Friends don't let friends call it "Beamer". It's Bimmer, like Rim.