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67 61 517 Replacing drive with gear (rear) for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (panoramic glass sunroof)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unclip covers (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Unclipping Covers
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Release screws (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstance kink roofliner (3).

Unclip roofliner (3) at retaining points (4) towards bottom and lower.

NOTE: Secure drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3) against falling out.

Release screws (2), tightening torque 54 13 1AZ. Refer to SLIDE/TILT ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Removing Drive With Gear For Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof
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Lower drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3).

NOTE: Screws (2) are microencapsulated.

Unlock plug connection (1), disconnect and remove drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3).

Installation: 

Insert gear wheel (1) of drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gear teeth (3).

Fig 3: Inserting gear wheel
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Installation: