54 10 050 Removing and installing/replacing mechanism for floating headlining

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Necessary preliminary tasks

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Carefully bend up the locking tabs.

Carefully press down end stops (1) on left and right and unclip in inward direction from guide channel.

Installation note:

Fig 1: Pressing Down End Stops On Left And Right

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Engage end stops (1) at front and clip into place by applying a lot of pressure. Check that end stop is correctly seated in relation to guide channel. If necessary, carefully bend end stop upwards.

Carefully bend back the locking tabs.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Unclip floating headlining cover plate (1) from slider for front sun protection.

Remove floating headlining cover plate (1) upwards from locking lever (2).

Installation note:

In the event of damage, the faulty parts must be replaced.

Fig 2: Identifying Floating Headlining Cover Plates

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Pull mechanism for floating headlining towards rear out of guide channel:

Sliders for floating roofliner
Locking lever for floating roofliner
Rear drive cable plate with drive cable

Fig 3: Identifying Sliders, Locking Lever And Rear Drive Cable Plate
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Installation note:

Ensure correct installation sequence:

Sliders for floating roofliner.
Locking lever for floating roofliner.
Rear drive cable plate with drive cable.

Fig 4: Identifying Sliders, Locking Lever And Rear Drive Cable Plate
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Slide in locking lever for the floating headliner (3) and to

Open locking lever (1) with screwdriver.

Slide rear drive cable plate (2) into locking lever.

NOTE: Correct insertion can be checked by pulling back the drive cable plate (2):
Drive cable plate (2) and locking lever for floating headlining (3) must execute a joint movement.

Fig 5: Sliding Rear Drive Cable Plate Into Locking Lever

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In addition, the correct distance of locking lever (3) and drive cable plate (2) is determined by the floating headlining cover plate.

Installation note:

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

Observe GREASE INSTRUCTIONS for replacement parts.