54 13 055 Replacing Seal For Slide/Tilt Sunroof Frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear, refer to 54 10 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR GLASS SLIDE / TILT SUNROOF COVER
Lower (open) glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front
NOTE: Follow repair instructions for bonded seals on glass slide/tilt sunroof. Refer to 54 0 ... REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR BONDED SEALS .

Pull off seal of sunroof cut-out at contact edge starting from body. (Peel off)

Fig 1: Removing Seal Of Sunroof

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Installation:

Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover.

Press seal without stretching (squashing).

Stick on seal in sections.

Establish seal joint.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch bonding surface.

Surface temperature GREATER THAN EQUAL TO 20 °C

Incorrect bonding of the seal will result in leakage.