54 12 136 Removing And Installing/Replacing Headliner For Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Lid

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Installation:

If headliner is difficult to move, apply a light coat of Renax GL1 (manufactured by Fuchs) to guide duct.

Remove glass sunroof lid . See 54 12 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID .

Slowly pull headliner (floating) fully towards front.

Fig 1: Pulling Headliner (Floating)

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Release screws (1).

Slowly slide spring slider (2) towards rear.

NOTE: Make sure all parts are clean. If necessary, wear gloves.

Remove headliner (3) towards top.

Fig 2: Sliding Spring Slider

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