I was able to remove both my shutters to be re-upholstered on my E53. My E83 looks the same, but I haven't had to look as both shutters look fine.

https://xoutpost.com/1100262-post6.html

E83 procedure looks the same:
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...s-roof/FiCvBBP

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Neil

2016 X5 3.0D
2009 X3 3.0D
2005 X5 3.0 Diesel Sport (sold)
2007 320i (sold)