54 12 210 Removing and installing complete slide/tilt sunroof (frame)

Remove drive unit with transmission for slide/tilt sunroof actuation, refer to DRIVE, SLIDE-TILT SUNROOF .

Remove headliner, refer to 51 44 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEADLINER (WITH SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF)

Remove water drain hoses (1) at front / rear.

Fig 1: Removing Water Drain Hoses

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Unfasten Omega clips (2).

Unfasten screws (1) at front and (2) at left/right.

Fig 2: Unfastening Screws

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Unhook left/right clip and lower slide/tilt sunroof frame slightly.

Fig 3: Unhooking Left/Right Clip

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Installation: 

Fold up back of frame until rear clips can be unfastened.

Slide slide/tilt sunroof frame backwards and lift out through right rear door.

Fig 4: Removing Slide/Tilt Sunroof Frame

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Installation: 

Insert slide/tilt sunroof frame in sheet metal slot at front.

Fig 5: Installing Slide/Tilt Sunroof Frame

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