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My 2015 shade also failed in 2021 at 50k km. Contacted my local BMW and they asked 1k for the part. I found an independent shop, and he asked for $600 for the original part and $450 for the subsidiary, including labor. I preferred the subsidiary because he told me that they use the same glue and you never know when you will win the lottery. I regret the choice because it feels like the original part had a thicker shade.
When I saw what he did, I realized that when you go to an independent dealer, you should find someone reliable since all your side airbags will be exposed to theft. He removed all side and top fabrics/covers to replace the shade. It took him 2 days to replace since he was working alone.
He told me that you should never open the windows at moderate to high speed in summer unless the shade is retracted. Also, it is best to leave it as it is before cooling.
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