54 12 211 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof (frame)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove roofliner. Refer to 51 44 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING HEADLINER (WITH SLIDE / TILT SUNROOF) .
NOTE:
- Move front seat back/down as far as possible.
- Remove glass sunroof with aid of a second person.
E60 only:
- Remove both head airbags at top. Refer to
- Remove glass sunroof lid. Refer to 54 12 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID .
E60 only:
Remove grab handle holder:
- Release screws.
- Remove holder.
- Detach water drain hoses (4).
- Unlock and disconnect plug (2).
- Disconnect cable (5) from sunroof (6).
- Release screws (1) (during installation: fit shims).
Tightening torque, refer to 54 12 6AZ in SLIDE/TILT ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES - - 545I (4.4L) E60/N62
- Release screws (3) on left/right and carefully lower sunroof (6)
Tightening torque, refer to 54 12 6AZ in SLIDE/TILT ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES - - 545I (4.4L) E60/N62
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing sunroof (6).
- Remove sunroof (6) completely (through rear door).
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.