3D printed rear passenger sunshade tabs?

phonetical · 11-28-2021, 08:47 AM

Greetings -

328xi, rear passenger full window sun shade screens, not 1/4 panel window screens. Right side had retracted back into the door as it appears previous owner's dog chewed off tab at top of screen.

Has anyone 3D printed replacements for these? Does anyone want to? Please.

That said, fixing the retracted screen roller was way easier than I anticipated. I had literally no luck in finding any sort of vids or guidance on what steps to take after removing door panel. Self-contained unit that releases from door via tabs, happy to help anyone who has run into this problem. Since no tab, I ran a couple of tabs of velcro in each of the hook holes at top of shade so that it cannot retract again back into window.

Though would very much like to keep OG aesthetic - smoker's package, cold weather. The missing tab is driving me nuts. Thanks in advance, cheers!

m_thompson · 11-28-2021, 10:56 AM

My wife's E91 328xi has the same problem on the left rear shade.

Serf27 · 11-28-2021, 02:04 PM

You can buy replacement tabs for the large shade.
I replaced both of mine using 2 new clips and a thin rod of the metal. I used the metal rod from a ball inflater. I cut off the end that connects to the hand pump.

Fish out the shade with an angled pick.
Side the rod into your new clip
Pry open the top of the shade plastic trim.
The trim has a a small slot where the rod will fit perfectly.
Test fit the rod to make sure it’s the correct length for the slot. (Cut to size)
Put crazy glue on the ends of the rod (none in the middle) and slide it into the slot on the shade.
Use a clamp on each end to keep the the shade trim shut until the glue dries.

Glue on the ends only lets the new tab rotate like oem.

rnaidu · 12-01-2021, 09:47 AM

Is there a part number for the replacement tabs?

QUOTE=Serf27;28303201]You can buy replacement tabs for the large shade.
I replaced both of mine using 2 new clips and a thin rod of the metal. I used the metal rod from a ball inflater. I cut off the end that connects to the hand pump.

Fish out the shade with an angled pick.
Side the rod into your new clip
Pry open the top of the shade plastic trim.
The trim has a a small slot where the rod will fit perfectly.
Test fit the rod to make sure it’s the correct length for the slot. (Cut to size)
Put crazy glue on the ends of the rod (none in the middle) and slide it into the slot on the shade.
Use a clamp on each end to keep the the shade trim shut until the glue dries.

Glue on the ends only lets the new tab rotate like oem.[/QUOTE]

Serf27 · 12-01-2021, 11:21 AM

This is the one I bought.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Window-Sun-...-127632-2357-0

ExclusiveAuto · 08-24-2022, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serf27

This is the one I bought.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Window-Sun-...-127632-2357-0

this one is made for e39... Did it work on e9x?

Serf27 · 10-16-2022, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExclusiveAuto

this one is made for e39... Did it work on e9x?

Yes

marvinstockman · 10-16-2022, 03:25 PM

I haven't looked at mine, but can you use small black tie wraps?

StradaRedlands · 01-11-2024, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvinstockman

I haven't looked at mine, but can you use small black tie wraps?

That's what I did... works great! Keeps the screen from falling down into the door, and gives you something to grab onto.

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phonetical Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E91 2008 328xi Pre-LCI Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	3D printed rear passenger sunshade tabs? Greetings - 328xi, rear passenger full window sun shade screens, not 1/4 panel window screens. Right side had retracted back into the door as it appears previous owner's dog chewed off tab at top of screen. Has anyone 3D printed replacements for these? Does anyone want to? Please. That said, fixing the retracted screen roller was way easier than I anticipated. I had literally no luck in finding any sort of vids or guidance on what steps to take after removing door panel. Self-contained unit that releases from door via tabs, happy to help anyone who has run into this problem. Since no tab, I ran a couple of tabs of velcro in each of the hook holes at top of shade so that it cannot retract again back into window. Though would very much like to keep OG aesthetic - smoker's package, cold weather. The missing tab is driving me nuts. Thanks in advance, cheers!
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m_thompson Major 133 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	My wife's E91 328xi has the same problem on the left rear shade. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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Serf27 Brigadier General 2846 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	You can buy replacement tabs for the large shade. I replaced both of mine using 2 new clips and a thin rod of the metal. I used the metal rod from a ball inflater. I cut off the end that connects to the hand pump. Fish out the shade with an angled pick. Side the rod into your new clip Pry open the top of the shade plastic trim. The trim has a a small slot where the rod will fit perfectly. Test fit the rod to make sure it’s the correct length for the slot. (Cut to size) Put crazy glue on the ends of the rod (none in the middle) and slide it into the slot on the shade. Use a clamp on each end to keep the the shade trim shut until the glue dries. Glue on the ends only lets the new tab rotate like oem.
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rnaidu New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5, 2012 Porsche 991 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Replacement tabs part number for rear door sunshade? Is there a part number for the replacement tabs? QUOTE=Serf27;28303201]You can buy replacement tabs for the large shade. I replaced both of mine using 2 new clips and a thin rod of the metal. I used the metal rod from a ball inflater. I cut off the end that connects to the hand pump. Fish out the shade with an angled pick. Side the rod into your new clip Pry open the top of the shade plastic trim. The trim has a a small slot where the rod will fit perfectly. Test fit the rod to make sure it’s the correct length for the slot. (Cut to size) Put crazy glue on the ends of the rod (none in the middle) and slide it into the slot on the shade. Use a clamp on each end to keep the the shade trim shut until the glue dries. Glue on the ends only lets the new tab rotate like oem.[/QUOTE]
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Serf27 Brigadier General 2846 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	This is the one I bought. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Window-Sun-...-127632-2357-0
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