54 13 055 Replacing Seal For Slide/Tilt Sunroof Frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear. See 54 10 175 Removing and Installing Rear Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover .
Lower (open) glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front

NOTE: Follow repair instructions for bonded seals on glass slide/tilt sunroof. See 54 0... Repair Instructions For Bonded Seals .

Pull off seal of sunroof cut-out at contact edge starting from body. (Peel off)

Installation:

Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Press seal without stretching (squashing).

Stick on seal in sections.

Establish seal joint.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch bonding surface.
Surface temperature ≥20 °C
Incorrect bonding of the seal will result in leakage.

Fig 1: Pulling Off Seal Of Sunroof Cut-Out

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