54 12 211 Removing And Installing Complete Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof (Frame)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2008 BMW 750i, 2008 BMW 750Li, 2007 BMW 750i, 2007 BMW 750Li, and 2006 BMW 750i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove ROOFLINER
NOTE:
- Move front seat back/down as far as possible.
- Remove glass sunroof with aid of a second person.
E60 only:
- Remove both head airbags at top
- Remove glass sunroof lid
E66 with rear air conditioning only:
- Remove both air ducts
E60 only:
Remove grab handle holder:
- Release screws.
- Remove holder.
- Detach water drain hoses (4)
- Unlock and disconnect plug (2)
- Disconnect cable (5) from sunroof (6)
- Release screws (1) (during installation: fit shims)
Tightening torque: 54 12 6AZ . See MECHANICAL SUN ROOF COMPONENTS for specs.
- Release screws (3) on left/right and carefully lower sunroof (6)
Tightening torque: 54 12 6AZ . See MECHANICAL SUN ROOF COMPONENTS for specs.
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing sunroof (6).
- Remove sunroof (6) completely (through rear door)
Installation:
Due to robot assembly, all screws (1) are secured with washers (2) in production. These washers (2) are not absolutely necessary during manual assembly. They are however useful for positioning the frame on the body with 4 screws.
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.