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54 12 211 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof (frame)

Remove headliner. See 51 44 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEADLINER (WITHOUT SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF)

NOTE:
  • Close glass slide/tilt sunroof lid.
  • Move front seats backwards/downwards as far as possible.
  • Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof with a second person helping.

Detach all water drain hoses (1).

Fig 1: Detaching All Water Drain Hoses
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Disconnect plug connection from glass sunroof drive.

Release screws (1) and remove glass sunroof frame (2).

Installation: 

Tightening torque. Refer to SLIDE/TILT ROOF & CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Removing Glass Sunroof Frame
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NOTE: In production, the screws (1) are secured with the washers (2) by robots.
In hand assembly, the washers (2) are not fitted.
Fig 3: Identifying Screws & Washer
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