54 12 220 Replacing control rail for left/right glass slide/tilt sunroof

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NOTE: When replacing a control rail, always check the second control rail for signs of wear and always replace in pairs when required.
If necessary, apply light coat of Renax GL1 (Fuchs) grease to guide duct.
Removing and installing complete slide/tilt sunroof (frame), refer to 54 12 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (FRAME) .
Removing and installing headliner for glass slide/tilt sunroof cover, refer to 54 12 136 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING HEADLINER FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER .
Removing and installing gutter for glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Slide control rail backwards.

Lift linkage (1) off carriage (2) (support for gutter) and pull carriage (2) out of guide channel (3).

Fig 1: Lifting Linkage Off Carriage

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Left side:

Slide control rail (1) backwards, lifting the linkage (2) and lifting lever (3) over the gasket (4).

Fig 2: Sliding Control Rail (Left Side)

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NOTE: Only slide back until nipple (5) on drive cable emerges from guide channel.

Right side:

Slide control rail (1) backwards, lifting the linkage (2) over the gasket (3) at the same time.

Fig 3: Sliding Control Rail (Right Side)

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NOTE: Only slide back until nipple (4) of the drive cable makes contact with the gutter.

Left side:

Unhook nipple (1) on drive cable from lifting lever (2) with plier tips.

Fig 4: Unhooking Nipple (Left Side)

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Right side:

Twist lifting lever (1) upwards.

Fig 5: Twisting Lifting Lever

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Pull drive cable out slightly and lift over the gasket (3).

Left side:

Slide control rail (1) backwards until guide on control rail (1) emerges from guide channel, then lift the control rail (1).

Fig 6: Sliding Control Rail (Left Side)

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Right side:

Slide control rail (1) backwards until the guide on the control rail (1) emerges from the guide channel, then lift the control rail (1).

Fig 7: Sliding Control Rail (Right Side)

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Installation:

The guide (1) on the control rail (2) must run in the guide channel (3).

Fig 8: Identifying Guide On Control Rail

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The guide (4) on the lifting lever (5) must run above the guide channel (3).

Lift control rail (1) and pull backwards out of guide channel (3) with sliding section (2).

Fig 9: Lifting Control Rail

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Installation:

Adjusting both drive cables for glass slide/tilt sunroof actuation, refer to 54 12 265 ADJUSTING BOTH DRIVE CABLES FOR ACTUATION OF GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .

Check function.