54 13 095 Replacing (cleaning) storage net for wind deflector

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open panorama glass roof.

Cleaning:

Storage net of wind deflector can be cleaned when installed as follows (e.g. vacuum cleaning):

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.
Storage net can now be accessed and is easy to clean.

Replacement:

Carefully pull plastic strip on storage net of wind deflector (1) out of clamps on panorama glass roof.

Fig 1: Identifying 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

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Pull storage net for wind deflector (1) out of wind deflector (2).

Installation note:

Press in storage net for wind deflector (1) completely into wind deflector (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Wind Deflectors

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