54 10 070 Removing and installing/replacing slider set for floating roofliner

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof, refer to 54 13 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF  .
• Remove rear floating roofliner, refer to 54 13 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH FLOATING ROOFLINERS FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF  .
• Remove fan grille, refer to 54 13 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH FLOATING ROOFLINERS FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF  .
• Remove drive unit with gearing, refer to 67 61 517 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (REAR) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF) .

Unclip end stops (1) on left and right from guide channel.

Installation: 

Ensure end stops at front and clip into place by applying pressure.

Fig 1: Unclipping End Stops

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Carefully unclip slide block (1) on left and right (risk of damage).

Pull driver for rear floating roofliner (2) and slider set (3) towards rear out of guide.

Fig 2: Unclipping Slide Block

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Disengage rocker arm (1) from driver for rear floating roofliner (2).

Fig 3: Disengaging Rocker Arm From Driver

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Remove rocker arm (1) from rail and replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Removing Rocker Arm From Rail

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