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Old 01-05-2014, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dkl View Post
This is a very odd place to rust, especially when there's a splash cover over it. Does the sunroof drain onto them?
No. The drain spout goes through that area though.

Just finished buttoning mine up after cleaning and wire brushing the crud and spraying with protectant I am all good thanks to an extra set of hands from a fellow X5'er. Thanks man! What a fun way to break out of the cabin fever than firing up heaters and working in the garage.

Just to reiterate taking the panel (it was way longer than I thought) off is tedious, there are numerous 8mm (6-8) and (3) 10mm screws and the rocker panel trim also needs to come off as it covers some screws as well. If thats not enough there are also one time use plastic rivets so be prepared and have those on hand come reassembly time and you will also have to move the heat shield out of the way as well.

Even though mine was minor Im glad its out of the way!
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