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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.

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

Installation: 

Carry out function check.

Fig 1: Pulling Draft Deflector
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Installation: 

Insert retaining pins (1) of draft deflector (2) into mountings (4). Spring (3) must snap into place correctly.

Fig 2: Inserting Retaining Pins Of Draft Deflector Into Mountings
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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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