54 10 170 Removing And Installing Front Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove gaiter, refer to 54 10 160 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAITER FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF 

Open floating roofliner fully.

Make sure that grease at the ends of the rail do not come into contact with the roofliner.

Not necessary for replacement:

Before removing the Torx screws, make a mark around the washers in order to ensure correct alignment during installation.

Remove and dispose of the Torx screws (1) securing the glass panel to the mechanism.

Fig 1: Removing Torx Screws

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Installation: 

Insert new Torx screws and align washers to markings.

Tightening torque 54 12 2AZ. Refer to SLIDE/TILT ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Lift out glass slide/tilt sunroof cover (1).

Fig 2: Removing Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover

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Installation: 

Tape off installation area on left and right at roof aperture with fabric adhesive tape.

Install glass slide/tilt sunroof cover carefully (twist in) as seal can be damaged during installation.

Check glass slide/tilt sunroof cover for correct alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to 54 13 003 ADJUSTING GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID .