54 12 015 Replacing left or right rubber gaiters for glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Removing and installing glass slide/tilt sunroof cover, refer to 54 12 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING GLASS SLIDING/TILTING SUNROOF LID

Move mechanism into lift position.

Unscrew bolt (1). Turn rubber gaiter (2) inwards and slide support (3) for rubber gaiter backwards.

Fig 1: Turning Rubber Gaiter Inwards

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Slide support (1) for rubber gaiter out of guide (2) and pull forwards to remove.

Fig 2: Sliding Support For Rubber Gaiter Out Of Guide

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Only replace:

Pull rubber gaiter (1) out of support (2) (if necessary, fold over the crimped area).

Installation:

Check function of contact pressure roller (3).
Check function.

Fig 3: Pulling Rubber Gaiter Out Of Support
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