54 12 126 Removing and installing / replacing headliner mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Installation:

If necessary, apply light coat of Renax GL1 (Fuchs) grease to guide duct.
Removing and installing headliner for glass slide/tilt sunroof cover, refer to 54 12 136 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING HEADLINER FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER

NOTE: Always replace headliner mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof in pairs.

Slide headliner mechanism (1) fully forwards.

Move mechanism back until nipple (2) is located to right of plastic slides (3).

Fig 1: Sliding Headliner Mechanism Forwards

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Removal Of Headliner Mechanism With "Flexible Fulcrum Pad"(Only On Right Side):

NOTE: The flexible fulcrum pad (1) is securely attached to the rail (2) (cannot be removed).

Fig 2: Removing Of Headliner Mechanism

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3 Outer guide.

4 Inner guide.

Right side:

Tilt headliner mechanism inwards at front and back of strut (1) and pull outwards (this produces an audible click on flexible fulcrum pad).

Fig 3: Tilting Headliner Mechanism Inwards At Front And Back Of Strut

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Right side:

Tilt headliner mechanism (1) outwards with flexible fulcrum pad (2) and pull inwards to remove from guide channel.

Fig 4: Tilting Headliner Mechanism (1) Outwards With Flexible Fulcrum Pad

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Left side:

Unfasten headliner mechanism (1) and lift inwards/upwards to remove from guide channel.

Fig 5: Removing Unfasten Headliner Mechanism

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Installation Of Headliner Mechanism With "Flexible Fulcrum Pad"(Only On Right Side):

NOTE: To illustrate more clearly, installation shown with a removed glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Install the guide (1) on the flexible fulcrum pad and rest of headliner mechanism (2) facing outwards in guide channel (3).

Fig 6: Installing Guide On Flexible Fulcrum Pad

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Press headliner mechanism inwards (1) and press outer guide downwards (2) into the guide channel.

Fig 7: Pressing Headliner Mechanism Inwards

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