54 13 055 Replacing seal for slide/tilt sunroof frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID at rear
Lower (open) glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front

NOTE: Follow REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS for bonded seals on glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Pull off seal of sunroof cut-out at contact edge starting from body. (Peel off)

Installation:

Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover .

Press seal without stretching (squashing).

Stick on seal in sections.

Establish seal joint.

IMPORTANT:

Do not touch bonding surface.

Surface temperature ≥20 °C

Incorrect bonding of the seal will result in leakage.

Fig 1: Pulling Off Seal Of Sunroof Cut-Out At Contact Edge Starting From Body

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After installation:

Completely move glass slide/tilt sunroof panel.

If there is an interference noise, ADJUST GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL .