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

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof cover at rear.
Remove FRONT WATER CHANNEL .

Open floating headlining (2) to the point where the screws (1) are accessible.

Release screws (1) on floating headlining holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Floating Headlining And Screws

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage floating headlining rocker arm.

Pull tension springs (2) out from under floating headlining holder (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Tension Springs And Floating Headlining Holder

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Press floating headlining (1) upward in the direction of the arrow.

Pull glider set (2) out of guide rail.

Installation note:

Observe GREASE INSTRUCTIONS for replacement parts.

Fig 3: Pressing Floating Headlining

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Fig 4: Identifying Tensioning Springs, Rear Floating Headlining And Washer

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Installation note:

Tensioning springs (1) must rest correctly in recess of rear floating headlining (2).

Insert white plastic washer on spring-mounted roof side and ensure correct position of the washer (4) with anti-twist lock.

Replace microencapsulated screws.

Tightening torque 54 12 05AZ .