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). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front roofliner trim . See 51 44... REMOVING AND INSTALLING 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 SLIDE/TILT ROOF - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

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 Lower Drive Unit With Gearing For Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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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 Of Drive

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Installation:

Initialize slide/tilt sunroof.

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.

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