2004 BMW X3 panoramic sunroof

2004 BMW X3
68,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SJDD6
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the rear section of the sunroof will not go down. BMW says $5000 to fix. I want to know if it can be manually closed and can a body shop mechanic make the repair. I was told the entire 'cassette' and 'sliders' need replacing, but it's the only part malfunctioning. HELP. What are my options and lowest $$ ballpark?
Aug 5, 2009 at 12:52 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The panoramic sunroof has no repair parts available and when failure occurs the only solution is replacement of the entire cassette. There is the salvage industry.
Aug 8, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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