54 12 497 Removing and installing/replacing draft deflector for glass slide/tilt sunroof

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.

Open glass sunroof lid.

Lever out springs (1) on left/right.

Pull draft deflector (2) towards rear out of mounting (3).

Installation:

Carry out function check.

Fig 1: Locating Springs For Draft Deflector

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Installation:

Insert retaining pins (1) of draft deflector (2) into mountings (4). Spring (3) must snap into place correctly.

Fig 2: View Of Retaining Pins Of Draft Deflector

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Position draft deflector (1) vertically and pull together with levers (2) on left/right upwards out of mounts (3).

Fig 3: Removing Draft Deflector

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Installation:

Turn lever (1) until lock (3) is flush with opening (2) and feed lever (1) out of draft deflector (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Draft Deflector Lever

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