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54 12 132 Removing and installing/replacing headliner for sun-roof lid: Installation:

If necessary, apply light coat of Renax GL1 (Fuchs) grease to guide duct. Remove sun-roof lid, refer to 54 12 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUN ROOF LID  .

The mechanism must be lowered at the back by dimension (A). If necessary, lower as with the installed slide/tilt sunroof cover. Distance (A) = 2 to 3 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover Dimensions
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Pull headliner slowly forwards (with clean hands or wearing protective gloves).

Fig 2: Pulling Headliner Slowly Forwards
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Unfasten left/right Torx screws and pull headliner forwards/upwards to remove.

NOTE: After dismantling the headliner, do not move the mechanism, otherwise the bending/fulcrum pad slides backwards.
Fig 3: Unfastening Left/Right Torx Screws
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