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Home >> BMW >> 2000 >> 740i >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Sun Roof/T-Top/Convertible Top >> SLIDE/TILT ROOF - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 740i & 740iL - E38 >> Mechanical Sun Roof Components >> 54 12 126 Removing and installing / replacing roof lining frame mechanism for glass sliding/tilting sunroof >> Removal of "flexible lock" (left side only):

Removal of "flexible lock" (left side only):

NOTE: The flexible lock (1) is divided into guide halves (A) and (B). Guide half (A) can be lifted out in every position, guide half (B) with outer guide (2) and inner guide (3) can only be lifted out in the installation aperture.
Fig 1: Identifying Flexible Lock Position
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Lift out guide in area (A) of flexible lock (1).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Guide A In Area Of Flexible Lock
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Press flexible lock (1) upwards and simultaneously slide downwards into installation aperture (2) (clear resistance).

Fig 3: Pressing Flexible Lock Upwards
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NOTE: The following work steps on the flexible lock must be carried out at the same time.
Fig 4: Removing Flexible Lock
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