128i rear headliner sagging?

croy · 11-11-2019, 10:38 PM

Anyone else had this problem with their 128? The back end seems to be sagging and I can’t figure out how it clips together. I can push it up back to its original spot but it falls right back down.

desertman123 · 11-11-2019, 11:10 PM

Gonna have to take it to a body shop to get a pretty fix. All car headliners can sag, it's just a matter of time.

Be sure to try parking out of the sun, use a sun shade when needed and get a good tint.

tracer bullet · 11-12-2019, 08:29 AM

As for how it clips together I'd suggest looking at the "realoem" site, they show the fasteners and locations in their parts diagrams.

elitesales305 · 11-20-2019, 11:02 AM

Ufff i always fly with the windows down wich is a nono for the liner.. but hey.. we'll glue it when it happens

ShocknAwe · 11-26-2019, 12:45 PM

Mine let go completely recently. Been riding around with it pinned up with thumbtacks.

Do not waste your time with trying to glue it back or steaming it to reactivate old glue. The problem is when the glue let's go it takes fibers with it which won't take new glue well.

2 good options: body shop and upholstery shop to remove it and recover with new fabric... Or new headliner

I took the opportunity to buy a new 1M slicktop headliner and CF sunroof delete plug. Pretty big job.

desertman123 · 11-26-2019, 11:15 PM

My friend is dealing with his slicktop headliner failing completely. A shop claims that the windshield must be removed to successfully and properly remove the headliner panel. Can anyone shed light onto this?

Sabbath6915 · 04-20-2023, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by croy

Anyone else had this problem with their 128? The back end seems to be sagging and I can’t figure out how it clips together. I can push it up back to its original spot but it falls right back down.

Hey! Did you ever end up resolving this? I’m having the EXACT same issue on my 128.

cerealwars · 04-30-2023, 12:18 PM

I know it's a radically different application, but on my '92 Camaro my whole headliner was falling down. I removed the plastic trim holding the liner up, applied 3m Spray Adhesive (~$20) and spent a good twenty minutes pressing the liner back up into the ceiling until I was sure it would stay there. That worked for the three years I had the car, with no signs of failure forthcoming. Would definitely try that again.

TannerConCarne · 07-24-2023, 01:23 PM

I am having the same problem on my 128i. Most of the posters in this thread seem to think this is cloth coming away from the backer, but in my and the OP's case, the entire headliner board is sagging away from the roof by the rear window.

Has anyone found a solution to this?

GoRomeo · 07-24-2023, 01:48 PM

Good you bring this up. My E90 is having the same issue. Have procrastinated for a while now. My sunroof too.

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desertman123 E82 Mudflap Ambassador 2214 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: '08 128i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 Honda Beat [9.50] 2008 BMW 128i [10.00] 2014 BMW 528i [10.00]	Gonna have to take it to a body shop to get a pretty fix. All car headliners can sag, it's just a matter of time. Be sure to try parking out of the sun, use a sun shade when needed and get a good tint. __________________ My 2008 128i - Sparkling Graphite/Beige - Sport pkg - 6MT - Click me! Parents' 2014 528i - Mineral White/Ivory White - fully loaded Instagram @Andreys_128i and @Honda.Bito
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2418 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	As for how it clips together I'd suggest looking at the "realoem" site, they show the fasteners and locations in their parts diagrams.
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elitesales305 shmo 383 Rep 1,026 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: May 2017 Location: no where iTrader: (0)	Ufff i always fly with the windows down wich is a nono for the liner.. but hey.. we'll glue it when it happens __________________ No sig
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3234 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Mine let go completely recently. Been riding around with it pinned up with thumbtacks. Do not waste your time with trying to glue it back or steaming it to reactivate old glue. The problem is when the glue let's go it takes fibers with it which won't take new glue well. 2 good options: body shop and upholstery shop to remove it and recover with new fabric... Or new headliner I took the opportunity to buy a new 1M slicktop headliner and CF sunroof delete plug. Pretty big job. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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desertman123 E82 Mudflap Ambassador 2214 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: '08 128i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 Honda Beat [9.50] 2008 BMW 128i [10.00] 2014 BMW 528i [10.00]	My friend is dealing with his slicktop headliner failing completely. A shop claims that the windshield must be removed to successfully and properly remove the headliner panel. Can anyone shed light onto this? __________________ My 2008 128i - Sparkling Graphite/Beige - Sport pkg - 6MT - Click me! Parents' 2014 528i - Mineral White/Ivory White - fully loaded Instagram @Andreys_128i and @Honda.Bito
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cerealwars Riffraff 78 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 128i 6M, 1UZ S13, '62 C10 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Detroit Metro Outskirts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i [0.00]	I know it's a radically different application, but on my '92 Camaro my whole headliner was falling down. I removed the plastic trim holding the liner up, applied 3m Spray Adhesive (~$20) and spent a good twenty minutes pressing the liner back up into the ceiling until I was sure it would stay there. That worked for the three years I had the car, with no signs of failure forthcoming. Would definitely try that again.
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TannerConCarne Lap Times > Highway Pulls 3 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I am having the same problem on my 128i. Most of the posters in this thread seem to think this is cloth coming away from the backer, but in my and the OP's case, the entire headliner board is sagging away from the roof by the rear window. Has anyone found a solution to this?
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 964 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	Good you bring this up. My E90 is having the same issue. Have procrastinated for a while now. My sunroof too.
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