54 13 080 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Special tools required:

54 1 110

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove ROOFLINER .
Remove HEAD AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR .
Open tailgate.

IMPORTANT: Two persons are required to help in removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: Airbag lead must not be damaged.

Unclip holder with airbag lead from glass slide/tilt sunroof frame.

Installation note:

Lay airbag lead without tension or kinks.

Fig 2: Locating Airbag Lead On Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Frame

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Fig 3: Identifying Water Drain Hoses

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Detach water drain hoses (1)
NOTE: Check hoses for damage and moisten with water before fitting.
Release screws in marked area
Tightening torque: 54 12 02AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Slide/Tilt Sunroof Screws

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Helper must hold glass slide/tilt sunroof to prevent it falling out.
Release screws (1) on and carefully lower slide/tilt sunroof.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding components when removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof completely (through rear lid at rear).

Installation note:

In the case of dirt contamination CLEAN PANORAMA GLASS ROOF GUIDE RAILS .

Before installation of glass slide/tilt sunroof, check water drain hoses for continuity. Clean water drain hoses as required.

Installation note:

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop creaking noises, secure all screws (1) prior to installation with plastic washers (2).

If the standard screws can no longer grip, use "repair screws" (have larger threads).

Fig 5: Identifying Plastic Washers And Screws

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Fig 6: Inserting Special Tool (54 1 110) Into Locating Holes In Panorama Roof And Body

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Installation note:

To align panorama sunroof to body-cutout, insert screws and tighten loosely.

Panorama glass roof must still be able to move in the body aperture.

On account of leaks, panorama glass roof must be exactly aligned to body aperture.

Insert special tool 54 1 110 into locating holes in panorama roof and body fully.

Tighten down screws.

Tightening torque: 54 12 02AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when installing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

After installation:

Check glass slide/tilt sunroof cover for correct ALIGNMENT and adjust if necessary.

INITIALIZE glass slide/tilt sunroof.