I want to remove the headliner in my wife's 09 base, has any ever done this? I guess I should say the fabric that is on the sides of the top.

 

On a Convertible ?

 

On the inside there are two fabric panels, one on each side. I want to remove them to get a better look at the cables and such that are behind them. The mechanic at the dealership could not replicate the top not going all the way down. I showed two different people at the dealership one of which was on the day I picked up the car. At that time there was a cable that was not attached so I want to see what I can do.

 

Ok, I have popped them out on the R52, R57 should be the same.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...Cooper_S&mg=54


On the underside of the fabric side sails there should be two little torx screws, and on the rear near the last cross pillar.

 

I took those two screws out but did not know how it was clipped on in the middle. I was a little hesitant to pull to much in fear of breaking it. Thanks again for the link! One day I will book mark that site.

 

There is a cord that hold it once you look behind it you will see whats going on the , the diagrams dont show everything but are a good guide.

Welcome.