Replacement buttons turned up from Ali-Express today, one broken…
Can anyone who has fitted these confirm if the broken tab is critical?
Ali-Express have refunded me, but still need to replace the button
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Replacement roof button question
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- Lifer
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Replacement roof button question
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Replacement roof button question
As there are two tabs and only one is broken then I'd be inclined to dab a spot of superglue on it and try to fix the broken one. Then once installed the other tab will still hold the button.
So in your top photo (underside) at the top of the photo there are two (one each side) clips that hold the button in place and allow it to pivot. What the tabs do is stop the button from resting too high, so when the button is pressed and released it returns to the proper rest position.
Hope that all makes sense.
And, in case you've not seen it, how to install these little buttons....
https://youtu.be/X-7-l_adTlk?si=SjHPhGHXWNOGvmSm
So in your top photo (underside) at the top of the photo there are two (one each side) clips that hold the button in place and allow it to pivot. What the tabs do is stop the button from resting too high, so when the button is pressed and released it returns to the proper rest position.
Hope that all makes sense.
And, in case you've not seen it, how to install these little buttons....
https://youtu.be/X-7-l_adTlk?si=SjHPhGHXWNOGvmSm
Dave
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
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2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
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- Lifer
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Replacement roof button question
Thanks Dave, I thought that might be the case… but thought I’d ask first before taking things to bits
Video looks excellent, thanks.
Video looks excellent, thanks.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i