BMW E93 Interior roof draw strings renew ,how to

BMW E93 draw strings changed diy

[@autojock4472]

Hello I'm so glad that I found this video OMG. I thought this was covered by my warranty company, and they said it wasn't. BMW in the U.S. Kentucky told me they would charge me $1889 to change the whole roof interior, and all I needed was the 2 strings what is really going on. So now $38 for the 2 strings, and I will do it myself. YES

[@depotopp]

Hi Robert its nice to know im helping bmw owners like my self to keep costs down with tips ,and yes just follow the video

[@hpleibo]

One of my draw strings broke over a year ago. Didn't do a lot of damage when it broke, but I was not about to pay about $1000 to fix it, so I drove around with the top up the entire time. I finally got the nerve up to attempt this repair (I am NOT mechanically inclined). I was either going to fix the roof or sell the car. After about 2 hours (I was very methodical), the job was done and the top works perfectly. Biggest issue was getting the metal end unto the spring. Thanks so much for the video.

[@stuartwalters4784]

Many thanks for the video. I just replaced one of the tensioners today but I’d have struggled without the visuals you gave! It’s a fiddly job and my fat fingers ripped the rubber sleeve covering the spring!

[@thekohser]

This video just saved me $200 in labor cost extortion from Coggin BMW in Fort Pierce, FL. Thank you!

[@depotopp]

Happy to have been of help with my video 🪛🔧👍

[@matreyia]

Thank you for posting this public service. I studied this and did it myself a few hours ago. Did both sides. Keep up the good work!

[@richardreno550]

Thank you! At first and second viewing, the video was a little intimidating, but it covered everything we needed to do. Fortunately, only one one tension string was broken. The other was badly frayed and ready to break. Having one working string made for great comparison (running back and forth double checking) especially with the video as guidance. Parts: $25 USD + Labor: $0. b/t/w Package contained two (2) tension strings. 2007 328i (first year of E93)

[@ckm3499]

Thank you Mark. Saved me a couple hundred bucks. Helpful comments as well. Now I need a head gasket video for my 2013.

[@TheGoldenThroatVOs]

Thank you for posting this video. I think it’s the only one of its kind still after all these years. I’m not very handy, but was able to buy the oem part on Amazon for $20, then make the change myself. I changed both sides since one side was broken and the other was fraying on my 2013. I feel like I won the lottery. Like someone else said, the hardest part was trying to figure out how to get the first metal loop off the spring. Once figured out, the second was a snap

[@depotopp]

Glad to have helped .To show people how to Retro fit E93 roof lining draw strings.on a video. The hardest part is sourcing draw strings( part no on this feed ) Now you can sauce them from Amazon too is excellent .Enjoy your open top motoring David regards Mark 👍

[@vipya4353]

@@depotopphi Mark where are you located?

[@depotopp]

@@vipya4353 I'm in the UK a place called Romford in Essex 👍

[@gagebeckwith2250]

How did you get it off?

[@sandilicious2]

Thank you... This was much help. I also used hemostats to help me navigate the cord through tight areas

[@bluesbrother9282]

thank you for the video. it saved me a lot of time. yes it's fiddley ;-) it took me a while to find out how to pass the loop through the hole. the first side took me 30 minutes. the second was done in 10 minutes. cheers mate :-)

[@markdefendi4045]

Hi, I found an easier method. firstly thread the rope upwards from the bottom tension spring. then tease away the headlining on the part which the rope threads through. then poke the loop through the hole and further still until it starts to protrude and get a pick to pull the loop out so you can slide a short piece of through loop to stop the rope going back out through the hole, stick back the headlining. open the roof so the bottom eyelet end is near the tension spring. finally using ba blade screwdriver, open the sptrng so you can hook on the eyelet. job done! 10 mins worth. SOD BMWs way!

[@depotopp]

Hi there good for you just a pity you didn't do a video !!!!!

[@elaflam]

Great vid! Thank you! Just did mine and was pretty easy.

[@depotopp]

Hi there , there an easy fix but with bmw its the labour time that makes it expensive ,GOOD TO HEAR YOU HAVE DONE YOURS OK

[@leedoig1919]

Legend 🤝

[@oriater]

Cheers mate you've a great heart to share knowledge Salute

[@depotopp]

Glad it helped 👍

[@depotopp]

I think the head liner metal rod must have popped out of the plastic clip . Release the head lining above as your head and have a look behind you should see the clip it may have broken . hope this help s

[@jeb7564]

Thanks Mark! Great video!

[@PeterHillvistacalifornia]

I noticed my wife's car had the drawstring broken this morning! Major points scored with her for being able to fix this without yet another drip to our BMW guys.... She loves her 2007 328i, but with 137,000 miles it always seems to be in the shop.... Here is the another source for the part www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-convertible-top-cable-genuine-bmw-54377277475#description

[@johnfelix9676]

Is this for one cable or two ?

[@depotopp]

No not off hand fella but any BMW dealership with a parts department will know ,but make sure you get the later strings off a E93 face-lift 2010 onward there made of a stronger material

[@davidcindyaudet5223]

Just replaced mine. Didn't have the magical tool to loosen the screw that holds the bottom guide; the eyelet/hook doesn't fit through without bending it in a little. Other than that it wasn't too difficult to replace these.

[@depotopp]

bmw do a set which are made of a heavy duty string just go to any bmw parts department and ask for e93 revised draw string for roof lining kit hope this helps mark

[@willisdijoux4936]

Thank you

[@marycunningham1746]

trying now!

[@saldefranco9362]

Both mine are currently broken. I assume you ordered them online? They’re called “tension strings?” Many thanks.

[@depotopp]

Glad the vidio been of use reguards mark

[@the1beard]

Thank you very useful.

[@macardabirturk9380]

Thank you sir

[@shaazy]

This video is amazing. I have a question about my 2007 e93 335i. The tensioning chords make a loud squeak when closing the top, in the last sequence where the final piece lunges forward towards the latch. Is there any anti-friction lube or some kind of treatment I can use to eliminate the squeak and prolong their life?

[@depotopp]

You could try (gummi- pflege from bmw) sorry for late reply hope this helps

[@davidk6970]

@@depotopp better late than never ! Cuz here i am taking up that suggestion as well ! Ty!

[@Hitdog8601]

Im trying to help my stepfather with this problem. Any tips on how to manually open the roof? The center console lever is no help. Also, do we need to erase fault codes or something to activate it again?

[@depotopp]

@@Hitdog8601 Hi the best way to get the roof in position is with two people one on the roof button in car and the other at one side of the vehicle watching roof movement to a point you can access draw strings .There are no roof faults with changing draw strings .hope this helps

[@depotopp]

They hook on fella 😊

[@Padgetto33]

went to BMW to buy the replacement string and they said it comes under a kinematic and wanted £373 quid for a bit of string. Does anybody have a P/N. Great video by the way.

[@depotopp]

Sold e93 a few years back .but under your message there's this part number which seams to be correct when you Google it comes up.roof strings hope this helps . BMW Part No 5437727745

[@attackme30]

When buying the tension rope did it come with 2 or did you have to buy 2 ropes for both sides of the vehicle? (Mines has snapped on both sides.)

[@depotopp]

Hi they come separately you will only get them from a BMW dealership .the part numbers should be on here from.a previous chat hope this helps

[@depotopp]

Just go to bmw and they will look part numbers up and cost for strings

[@johnfelix9676]

I called BMW and they want 45.00 for the part your video said 9.00? I found one on- line for 25.00 but I think thats just for one what do you think?

[@ronservice1708]

could you tell me where to get the string my BMW dealer does not know what I am talking about. Thanks

[@sangriaonur]

Finally, I founded it . Part No : 54377277475

[@sangriaonur]

I need the same exact string and I can not find anywhere, can you please tell me what is the part number of it? Thanks!

[@josephbernhardt2826]

Hello, do you or anyone have a part number or link to order these? 2008 E93 328I

[@PeppaPigKilla]

Where do i buy the draw strings from ? one of mine has already snapped

[@brumex1]

hi thats brill do you know part number?

[@jaylopez3458]

Hi, curious how do u attach it all the way at the bottom with the spring and the rubber sleeve? Did u have to take the rubber sleeve off the spring at the bottom? And does it just hook on or do you have to remove a bolt? Currently in the process now. Thanks

[@amaddogz1]

Did you ever figure this part out?

[@amaddogz1]

I just did this on both sides, on a 2013 (so much for they made the string stronger). I wound up having to cut halfway down the cover. The string is connected to the spring like a key, ring, you have to loop it around. The sleeve was so long it was not possible to push it down, so I sliced it down a bit, and then resealed it the best I could after it was fixed. Hope this helps someone else. The video didn't really cover that part well.

[@MiniskiffChronicles-rv6ir]

Will this work for the 328i as well?

[@depotopp]

@@MiniskiffChronicles-rv6ir if your car is E93 pre face lift then yes

[@jameshickam1787]

Feed if Fru... :) :) was going to count how many times I heard "feed if fru".. ;)

[@depotopp]

Can't stand picky people who criticise other s but can't do the job there selves

[@jameshickam1787]

@@depotopp nawh bro.. I actually got ALOT out of this ... and GREATLY appreciate your input.. I was simply picking on your accent.. Trust me, you would pick on my Georgia Southern accent if you heard mine... Plz no harm, no foul, 100% appreciative.. I'll post a pic of my install once my string gets shipped here.

[@depotopp]

Good to hear it helped fella 👍👍

[@depotopp]

No worries as for accent I prob would lol .just wasn't a good day and took comment as red lol hope the fitting goes well it's a big saving from BMW doing the roof string s buddy

[@jameshickam1787]

@@depotopp again, my apology it I came across wrong.. thanks again.

[@paulludwiger8030]

how did you get the metal loop off the spring? the spring is damn tight

[@depotopp]

You need to create a slack like I did in the video and it then re leases .hope this helps 👍

[@istayhungry5535]

Is this still possible with the roof fully closed as mine has snapped and can’t open the roof to gain proper access

[@depotopp]

Hi there you have to open roof to access draw stings .if your roof has failed I'm not sure weather you can manually open roof .There may be a way to manually crank open roof to access strings .A specialist might know or it might be in the BMW work shop manual hope this helps

[@istayhungry5535]

@@depotopp thank you so much for replying :) i will do some more research and hopefully manage to change it myself cheers!

[@marycunningham1746]

What is the part called?

[@depotopp]

BMW part No 54377277475 hope this helps Mary

[@MiniskiffChronicles-rv6ir]

Will this work on a 2013 328i?

[@depotopp]

Can't see any reason it would not .The roof design wasn't changed .hope you get it sorted 👍

[@MiniskiffChronicles-rv6ir]

I did and thanks to your video. We were able to replace the strings only problem now is above my head driver side is drooping down. Are there strings to fix that too or did something pop loose? Nothing looks broken. Thank you so much for your help.

[@mjedmajid8940]

From where i can buy this wire

[@depotopp]

BMW dealership

[@depotopp]

BMW 54377277475 this is the part no Ron at BMW

[@petegonazalez23]

Thanks