I have a non-pano sunroof that had the sunroof "shade" stuck in place. I needed to check the sunroof for function, and clean it and prevent future leaks https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...ide-floor.html, but tried for days to open it without success. I was afraid to use the power switch, as I'd never even been able to look up there, so I needed the shade pulled back first (to prevent more damage).

andrewwynn assured me that the shade was manual, so I used both hands and jerked it open (finally). It seems the previous owner had used too much headliner glue, and that was what was holding the shade closed.

• 1) I got it open,
• 2) repaired the headliner that was pulled loose, then
• 3) cleaned the sunroof drains,
• 4) lubed and tested the sunroof operation,
• 5) removed the fuse,
• 6) sealed the sunroof glass with paint protection film, and
• 7) slid the shade closed for the final time (under my ownership...I hate sunroofs)

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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01
topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car"

Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E

Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide