54 10 070 Removing and installing/replacing slider set for floating roofliner

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof54 13 080 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof .
Remove rear floating roofliner, see 54 13 070 Removing and installing/replacing both floating roofliners for glass slide/tilt sunroof .
Remove fan grille, see 54 13 070 Removing and installing/replacing both floating roofliners for glass slide/tilt sunroof .
Remove drive unit with gearing, see 67 61 517 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (REAR) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .

Unclip end stops (1) on left and right from guide channel.

Installation:

Engage end stops at front and clip into place by applying pressure.

Fig 1: Unclipping End Stops

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Carefully unclip slide block (1) on left and right (risk of damage).

Pull driver for rear floating roofliner (2) and slider set (3) towards rear out of guide.

Fig 2: Pulling Driver For Rear Floating Roofliner

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Disengage rocker arm (1) from driver for rear floating roofliner (2).

Fig 3: Disengaging Rocker Arm From Driver For Rear Floating Roofliner

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Remove rocker arm (1) from rail and replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Removing Rocker Arm From Rail

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