54 13 090 Removing and installing/replacing wind deflector

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Open slide/tilt sunroof

The wind deflector can be removed in the opened position:

Accelerate vehicle with open glass slide/tilt sunroof to over 5 km/h.
Stop vehicle and run engine at idle speed.

NOTE: This prevents the wind deflector from retracting and it remains in a completely open position.

The storage net for the wind deflector can now be accessed and is easier to remove.

NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Carefully pull plastic strip (1) on net of wind deflector out of clamps (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Plastic Strip On Net Of Wind Deflector

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Installation note:

If necessary, reinstall clamps (1) in frame. In the newer versions the clamps (1) are permanently integrated in the frame.

Install two extra clamps (2) in the frame on both ends (left and right). Also insert clamps (2) left and right beside the already present clamp (1).

NOTE: A total of nine clamps must be installed.

Fig 2: Identifying Frame Clamps

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Installation note:

Position the net (1) with the aperture (2) on the counter piece in the mounting duct.

Press the wide area of the net from inside to outside into the mounting duct. Press the plastic strip of the net into the mounting duct with the plastic wedge until the limit position.

Fig 3: Positioning Net With Aperture On Counter Piece In Mounting Duct