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54 12 211 Removing And Installing Complete Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Front holder: 

Carefully folding pack (2).

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 51 71 07AZ in 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS (Coupe) and/or 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS (Convertible).

Remove holder for handles.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Holder Screws
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Rear holder: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 51 71 07AZ in 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS (Coupe) and/or 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS (Convertible).

Remove holder (2) for handle in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Holder Screws
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Fig 3: Locating Rear Holder Screws
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IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.
IMPORTANT: Mixed installation of the Velcro-type connection is not permitted.

In order to avoid mixed installation, remove the old Velcro-type material and attach the new Velcro-type material.

New and old Velcro-type fasteners differ in color:

Fig 4: Locating Glass Slide
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Black: Old Velcro-type fastener

White: New Velcro-type fastener

Only black/black or white/white pairings are permitted.

Installation: 

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop grating noises, secure all screws (1) prior to installation with plastic washers (2).

If the standard screws can no longer grip, use "repair screws" (have larger threads).

IMPORTANT:

Do not crush any cables when fitting the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Initialize  glass slide/tilt sunroof. Refer to 54 0... Notes On Steel & Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroofs (Initialization/Normalization/Learning Of Characteristic Curve) .

Fig 5: Identifying Screws & Plastic Washer
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