54 12 497 Removing and installing/replacing draft deflector for glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Open glass sunroof lid.

Lever out springs (1) on left/right.

Fig 1: Levering Out Springs

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Pull draft deflector (2) towards rear out of mounting (3).

Installation:

Carry out function check.

Installation:

Insert retaining pins (1) of draft deflector (2) into mountings (4).

Fig 2: Inserting Retaining Pins Of Draft Deflector Into Mountings

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Spring (3) must snap into place correctly.

Position draft deflector (1) vertically and pull together with levers (2) on left/right upwards out of mounts (3).

Fig 3: Positioning Draft Deflector Vertically

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Installation:

Turn lever (1) until lock (3) is flush with opening (2) and feed lever (1) out of draft deflector (4).

Fig 4: Turning Lever

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