Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER AT FRONT .
• Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER AT REAR .
• Remove FRONT WATER GUTTER .
• Fully open glass slide/tilt sunroof cover mechanism

To clean the guide rails, use cleaning kit with part number 54 10 7 306 684  .

Insert cleaning cloth (2) in guide rail as illustrated.

Place cleaning tool (1) on cloth (2) and screw-in in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Inserting Cleaning Cloth In Guide Rail

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Pull cleaning kit (1) and (2) from front to rear through guide rail.

Remove dirt contamination from end of guide rail.

Reapply GREASE  to guide rail.

Fig 2: Removing Dirt Contamination From End Of Guide Rail

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Move glass slide/tilt sunroof cover mechanism into tilt position for cleaning remaining front sliding surfaces. 

Use cleaning cloth to clean dirt and old grease from following components:

• Control carriage, wind deflector
• Spring carriage
• Lower gate at front
• Upper gate at front