67 61 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive Unit With Gearing For Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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IMPORTANT:

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT ROOFLINER TRIM

NOTE:

Secure drive unit with gearing for slide/tilt sunroof (2) against falling out.

Release screws (1), tightening torque 54 13 1AZ . See ELECTRIC SUN ROOF COMPONENTS for specs.

Lower drive unit with gearing for slide/tilt sunroof (2).

NOTE:

Screws (1) are microencapsulated.

Unlock plug connection (3), disconnect and remove drive unit with gearing for slide/tilt sunroof (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Unit With Gearing For Slide/Tilt Sunroof, Plug Connection And Screws

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Installation:

Insert gear wheel (1) of drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) in gear teeth.

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Wheel And Drive With Gear For Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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Installation:

Initialise SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

IMPORTANT:

There is a risk of permanent battery discharge if programming/coding is not carried out!