54 12 211 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof (frame)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both HEAD AIRBAGS at top.

Removing holder for handle at front and rear:

Release screws.
Remove holder.

Fig 1: Locating Screws And Holder
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Detach water drain hoses (4)
Unlock and disconnect plug (2)
Disconnect cable (5) from glass slide/tilt sunroof (6)
Release screws (1) (during installation: fit shims)
Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm
Release screws (3) on left/right and carefully lower glass slide/tilt sunroof (6)
Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing glass slide/tilt sunroof (6).

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof (6) completely (through rear door)

Fig 2: Identifying Water Drain Hoses, Plug And Cable From Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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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.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Washers

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