removing read "deck" - United Bimmer Community

Rooz · 04-28-2005, 04:55 PM

Hey everyone, am wanting to change my read "deck" you know, the area under the rear window where your speakers come out and their is your 3rd brake lights, it's kinda a gray-ish color, But I mean, I have no clue on how to get it off, anyone got some ideas?

Btw, I drive a 1996 e36 coupe

Rooz · 04-28-2005, 11:49 PM

anyone?

jrhaile · 04-29-2005, 12:02 AM

let me check tomorrow if you still don't get an answer... I really have no idea off the top of my head though man, sorry.

**xxxbimmer** · 04-29-2005, 04:42 AM

why do u need to take it off?

Rooz · 04-29-2005, 09:23 AM

well, it's become purple.... want to get some fabric paint and repaint it gray or black

**BaLAnCe17** · 04-29-2005, 04:54 PM

it sux cuz i really dont know either. what happens when you fold down the back seats. are there any screws or anything?! maybe from the trunk too

Rooz · 04-29-2005, 07:58 PM

when u fold seats down their is some clips...

**BaLAnCe17** · 04-29-2005, 10:45 PM

i really dont know, all i can say is try those lol. i havent heard of anyone doing this... im really sorry

Rooz · 04-29-2005, 10:55 PM

well, I'll see how it can be done this weekend...

**BIGmansM** · 04-30-2005, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooz

well, I'll see how it can be done this weekend...

First off, go buy yourself a Bentley manual, it will help a ton.

second, dont paint the rear deck cause that wont look good and wont last long. I recommend wrapping the rear deck in alcantara or suede, this way, it looks GREAT and will last much longer.

Trust me, i redye my whoel interior and i deeply regret it, i had to go back and do everyhting again and i went the alcanatar route.

My shop does small alcanatar work, if you sent he rear deck in bare, I bet it could be done for $200 or so.

Rooz · 04-30-2005, 02:41 AM

Dont woryy, am not going to literally paint it, am gonna use fabric die

**Antiburn** · 04-30-2005, 01:03 PM

You might have to remove the C piller covers, and any kind of cover inside the trunk. Ive never done a e36 before so Im not to sure how to. But on e60's you have to do eveything I said. Also remove the back seat back rest.

Rooz · 06-07-2005, 10:20 PM

If someone has a bentley manual would you please look this up for me?

**Dudesky** · 06-08-2005, 06:20 AM

There's nothing in the Bentley manual about removing/installing it. Incidentally, it's called the rear parcel shelf. I've done some forum searching for you, and all I could find was how to do it with a sedan, hopefully it won't be too different with a coupe.

Basically, the rear seat back has to come out. Pry off the rear door edge molding by the c-pillars. Then there are 4 clips that hold the c-pillar panels on to the body. Pop them off to get the panels out. Then 4 clips hold the parcel shelf along the front edge. Pop those off, and just slide the shelf forward and out.

That's a summary of all the threads I've read, hopefully that works out for ya.

Rooz · 06-08-2005, 09:30 AM

Dudesky_E36, you're great, thanks a lot, yes it relaly does help, and I think it's pretty darn close to what I need to do on the coupe

**Spieluhr** · 06-08-2005, 05:01 PM

let me know how it turns out dude.

Rooz · 06-08-2005, 05:29 PM

I will, but am not gonna do it right away, wil be busy this week and next, but I'll keep you informed...

**thorntoncg** · 01-08-2007, 04:19 PM

how did you remove the rear seat back?

**c1apton** · 01-08-2007, 05:10 PM

send mullet-babe an email she's done hers and did a DIY on it.

**Kiterunner** · 01-13-2007, 08:25 AM

Like what Dudesky explained, pretty much sums it up. I did take it out once to DIY my rear manual sun - shade (which I nicked from a 7 Series), unfortunately, I didnt do a DIY article on that on.

Remove the rear seats, then the side panels (side panel lights, first) lift the panel and slide it out. It isnt much of a hassle when removing. Fixing it back that might pose a problem.

GOOD LUCK....