54 13 055 Replacing gasket for slide/tilt sunroof frame

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL at rear.
Lower front glass slide/tilt sunroof panel (open).

NOTE: Follow REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS for bonded seals on glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Remove slide/tilt sunroof perimeter seal from body panel starting from joint where ends meet (peel off).

Installation note:

Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Press seal without stretching (squashing).

Stick on seal in sections.

Establishing sealing joint:

Fig 1: Removing Slide/Tilt Sunroof Perimeter Seal From Body Panel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mark contact point at joint by pressing down loose end on seal of already bonded end.

Then cut and press down loose end at same height.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch bonding surface.
Surface temperature ≥20 °C
Incorrect bonding of the gasket will result in leakage.

After installation:

Completely move glass slide/tilt sunroof panel.

If there is an interference noise, ADJUST GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL.