54 12 242 Removing and installing both drive cables for glass sliding/tilting sunroof actuation: Installation:

If necessary, apply light coat of Renax GL1 (Fuchs) grease to guide duct. Removing and installing bellows for glass sliding/tilting sunroof on left and right, see 54 12 015 REPLACING BELLOWS FOR GLASS SLIDING/TILTING SUNROOF, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Removing and installing wind deflector, see 54 12 496 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING WIND DEFLECTOR .

Removing and installing water channel for glass sliding/tilting sunroof, see 54 12 138 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING WATER CHANNEL FOR GLASS SLIDING/TILTING SUNROOF .

Removing and installing drive unit with transmission for sliding/tilting sunroof actuation, see 67 61 510 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .

Release screws and remove tube clamp (1) on left/right.

Fig 1: Removing Tube Clamp On Left/Right

Secure tube guide (1) with screw (2) on left/right.

Fig 2: Identifying Tube Guide Position

Slide support (1) on left/right (for glass sliding/tilting sunroof lid, front) forwards/inwards out of guide duct.

Fig 3: Sliding Support On Left/Right

Slide support (1) for bellows on left/right forwards out of guide duct.

Fig 4: Sliding Support For Bellows On Left/Right Forwards Out Of Guide Duct

Pull lid mechanism on right completely back until the nipple comes completely forward out of the guide duct on the left, then move mechanism forwards and in so doing feed drive cables out of left guide duct.

Fig 5: Pulling Lid Mechanism On Right

Move mechanism (1) on left/right back until side guide (2) for control lever is free.

Fig 6: Moving Mechanism (1) On Left/Right Back Until Side Guide (2) For Control Lever Is Free

Release screw (1) on left/right and remove side guide (2) for control lever for setting up inwards.

Fig 7: Releasing Screw (1) On Left/Right And Remove Side Guide (2) For Control Lever For Setting Up Inwards

Move control rail (1) on left/right forwards until pin (2) is in opening (3).

Fig 8: Moving Control Rail On Left/Right Forwards

Gently raise support (1) for glass sunroof lid on left/right and slide mechanism (2) forward until the guide (3) on setting lever (4) is in opening (5).

Fig 9: Raising Support For Glass Sunroof Lid On Left/Right

Turn support (1) for glass sunroof lid on left/right upwards until the guide (2) enters the opening (3).

Fig 10: Turning Support For Glass Sunroof Lid On Left/Right Upwards

Slide mechanism on left/right forwards until the pin (1) is positioned before the edge (2).

Fig 11: Sliding Mechanism On Left/Right Forwards

Lift linkage (1) on left/right out of slide (2) (support for water channel) and push slide (2) back approx. 5 mm.

Fig 12: Lifting Linkage On Left/Right out Of Slide

Push setting lever (1) on left/right forwards. Slide control rail (2) on left/right forwards until the slide (3) emerges from the guide duct (4).

Fig 13: Sliding Control Rail On Left/Right Forwards

Raise slide (1) on left/right and slide back a little with control rail (2).

Fig 14: Raising Slide (1) On Left/Right And Slide Back A Little With Control Rail (2)

Push setting lever (1) on left/right back up to end of control rail (2) and turn front of control rail (2) upwards.

Fig 15: Pushing Setting Lever On Left/Right Back Up To End Of Control Rail

Turn slide (1) on left/right and remove from control rail (2) towards top.

Fig 16: Turn Slide On Left/Right And Removing From Control Rail

Slide control rail (1) on left/right back and remove from setting lever (2).

Fig 17: Sliding Control Rail (1) On Left/Right Back And Remove From Setting Lever (2)

If necessary, press down lock (1) on left/right and remove control rail (2) completely from setting lever (3).

Fig 18: Pressing Down Lock (1) On Left/Right And Remove Control Rail (2) Completely From Setting Lever (3)

Release screw (2) on tube guide (1) on left/right.

Fig 19: Releasing Screw On Tube Guide On Left/Right

Push setting lever (1) on left/right forwards and guide nipple (2) up to end of tube guide (4).

Lift out tube guide (4) on left/right upwards/downwards.

Fig 20: Lifting Out Tube Guide On Left/Right

When installing, if necessary insert nipple (2) in tube and secure tube guide (4) with screw.

Press tube guide (1) on left/right down a little and remove setting lever (2) forwards out of guide duct.

Fig 1: Pressing Tube Guide On Left/Right

Slide nipple (1) of drive cable on left/right out of guide duct (2) completely.

Fig 2: Sliding Nipple Of Drive Cable On Left/Right Out Of Guide Duct

Install tube clamp (1) on right and secure with screw (2).

Fig 3: Installing Tube Clamp On Right

Withdraw drive cable (1) towards rear from tube guide (2).

Fig 4: Withdrawing Drive Cable (1) Towards Rear From Tube Guide (2)

To insert, secure tube guide with screw (3). See Figure .

Using a screwdriver (1), press left tube guide (2) forwards a little and keep pressed.

Fig 1: Pressing Left Tube Guide Forwards Using A Screwdriver

Withdraw drive cable (1) towards rear from tube guide (2) and remove screwdriver (3).

Fig 2: Withdrawing Drive Cable (1) Towards Rear From Tube Guide (2) And Remove Screwdriver (3)

Shorter drive cable (1) belongs in outer tube guide (2). Longer drive cable (3) belongs in inner tube guide (4).

Fig 1: Shorter Drive Cable (1) Belongs In Outer Tube Guide (2) And Longer Drive Cable (3) Belongs In Inner Tube Guide (4)

Adjusting both drive cables for glass sunroof actuation, see 54 12 265 ADJUSTING BOTH DRIVE CABLES FOR GLASS SLIDING/TILTING SUNROOF ACTUATION .