54 12 211 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Front holder:

Carefully folding pack (2).

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 71 07AZ .

Remove holder for handles.

Fig 1: Removing Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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Rear holder:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 71 07AZ .

Remove holder (2) for handle in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Holder For Handle

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Fig 3: Locating Lower Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Detach water drain hoses.
Helper must hold glass slide/tilt sunroof to prevent it falling out.
Release screws in marked area and carefully lower glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Tightening torque: 54 12 02AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

IMPORTANT: Mixed installation of the Velcro-type connection is not permitted.

In order to avoid mixed installation, remove the old Velcro-type material and attach the new Velcro-type material.

New and old Velcro-type fasteners differ in color:

Black: Old Velcro-type fastener

White: -New Velcro-type fastener

Only black/black or white/white pairings are permitted.

Fig 4: Locating Velcro-Type Connection

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Installation:

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop grating noises, secure all screws (1) prior to installation with plastic washers (2).

If the standard screws can no longer grip, use "repair screws" (have larger threads).

IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when fitting the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

INITIALIZE glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Fig 5: Identifying Screws With Plastic Washers

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