Weird Z4 Soft Top Part Problem

[LizBest]

Hello, new to the forum, have owned my 2006 Z4 for 6 years. I noticed that the soft top was sagging where it connects to the windshield frame cover. I figured some screws had fallen out so partly opened the top to check. The problem ended up being the plastic part that bolts onto the soft top, that clicks into the windshield frame cover when the top is up, has actually split lengthwise below the screws and needs to be replaced. My problem is that I can't find the part name anywhere! Would rather not drive it to a dealership to ask as the top could fall at any time and I don't want to damage it even further by opening/closing it more. Anyone here know what that part is, or how I can find it?

 

[Umfaan]

Pictures please

 

[Usel]

I don't believe you can buy the liner seperately. Trying to get a liner from another roof can be difficult as they can also be broken in other places. It's not until you remove it that you find out.

The liner isn't that easy to replace as its riveted in places and the rivets have to be drilled out.

Just for clarity, we are talking about this part aren't we?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27676725...FqnigUZTOC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[x-driver]

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E85/Europe/Z4_3.0i-M54/L-N/mar2003/browse/sliding_roof_folding_top/folding_top/

Do you recognize the part here?

 

[LizBest]

Sorry, was away for work. I'm sure you're all right, probably part of the liner but here are a few pics to confirm.

 

[Usel]

The part number is 54317056282

They are really expensive new, try and find a good second hand one for around £150.