W205 panoramic roof rear shade loose
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2017 C43 sedan
W205 panoramic roof rear shade loose
The rear shade on the panorama roof seems to be loose and is making a rattle over rough roads.. When the shade is covering the window on the rear roof I can stick my finger in the beam that crosses and feel the roller that recoils the shade move and rattle almost like the screws that hold it to the roof are loose.. Is there any way to tighten them without having to remove the whole head liner? If anyone knows I'd rather do it myself than take it to the dealer if it's a easy job..and I'd like to check the roof rails for the panorama roof also
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2026 GLE 53 Coupe
Tell us how it went when you ultimately take it back to the dealership...under warranty of course.
I've heard a number of people on this site complain about the sun shade being loose or hanging down.
I've heard a number of people on this site complain about the sun shade being loose or hanging down.
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BMW e89 Z4 sDrive 35i & MB S205 C200 AMG Premium Plus
Access to pano shade requires removal of the entire roof trim. Best left with a dealer, that's what warranty is for! Thankfully other than a slight noise mine makes when moving (grinding which may well be normal) all is well.
In fact despite some initial niggles I'm going to find this car hard to hand back.
In fact despite some initial niggles I'm going to find this car hard to hand back.
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C300 S205 AMG, GLA 45 AMG
My panoramic roof is one of the few things which has been faultless so far..
I now expect it to burst into flames on the commute home tonight....
Make it the dealers problem... thats why they get to fleece us when we buy the cars..
I now expect it to burst into flames on the commute home tonight....
Make it the dealers problem... thats why they get to fleece us when we buy the cars..
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The rear shade on the panorama roof seems to be loose and is making a rattle over rough roads.. When the shade is covering the window on the rear roof I can stick my finger in the beam that crosses and feel the roller that recoils the shade move and rattle almost like the screws that hold it to the roof are loose.. Is there any way to tighten them without having to remove the whole head liner? If anyone knows I'd rather do it myself than take it to the dealer if it's a easy job..and I'd like to check the roof rails for the panorama roof also
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Hello Everyone,
I have a similar problem with our '08 GL450. The "motherboard"/rear tail light control module in the right rear quarter panel was water-damaged back in January. The MB dealer determined that water entered through the rubber boot on the right tailgate hatch arm. We paid over $2,000 to replace the control module and the rubber boot. Well....it happened again last month. Water intrusion caused the control module to short out again. This time the dealer says that water entered through the rear plastic sunroof. They said that it has a crack. We're awaiting the estimate to replace the rear sunroof and install another control module....Ughh! I can't imagine what the bill will be. They wanted to charge me $1300 just to "leak test" the car. I was able to negotiate that down since they troubleshot the car the first time and told me it was the tailgate boot.
It looks like from reading this forum discussion that I may be able to make an insurance claim..?
I appreciate any further insight.... (fyi...I've been on the forum for years, but I had a username/password issue that caused me to start a new username...)
Best, TK
I have a similar problem with our '08 GL450. The "motherboard"/rear tail light control module in the right rear quarter panel was water-damaged back in January. The MB dealer determined that water entered through the rubber boot on the right tailgate hatch arm. We paid over $2,000 to replace the control module and the rubber boot. Well....it happened again last month. Water intrusion caused the control module to short out again. This time the dealer says that water entered through the rear plastic sunroof. They said that it has a crack. We're awaiting the estimate to replace the rear sunroof and install another control module....Ughh! I can't imagine what the bill will be. They wanted to charge me $1300 just to "leak test" the car. I was able to negotiate that down since they troubleshot the car the first time and told me it was the tailgate boot.
It looks like from reading this forum discussion that I may be able to make an insurance claim..?
I appreciate any further insight.... (fyi...I've been on the forum for years, but I had a username/password issue that caused me to start a new username...)
Best, TK
Last edited by MB777SD; May 16, 2023 at 08:04 PM. Reason: forgot to enter year and model
