54 12 336 Removing and installing/renewing guide element pair for glass slide/tilt sunroof

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof cover

Installation note: 

• Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not  be reused
• Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of hardening)
• Microencapsulated screws must not  be retightened
• Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Installation note: 

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 54 12 04AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Left And Right Screws

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Move guide element (1) back until garage is exposed.

Fig 2: Removing Guide Element

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Lever out garage stop (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 3: Removing Garage Stop And Plastic Wedge

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Move guide element (1) up to recess (2).

Fig 4: Moving Guide Element To Recess

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Lever control lever (1) out of guide rail and turn.

Fig 5: Removing Control Lever From Guide Rail

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Installation note: 

Spacer (1) of control lever must be situated in guide channel.

Fig 6: Positioning Of Control Lever In Guide Channel

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Remove control lever from guide element.

Fig 7: Removing Control Lever From Guide Element

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Fig 8: Identifying Drive Carriage And Lid Guide Element

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Grip lid guide element (1) at bolt.

Move drive carriage (2) towards rear until recess in lid guide element is reached.

Reposition lid guide element (1) and remove from drive cable carriage.

Fig 9: Removing Lid Guide Element From Drive Cable Carriage

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Installation note: 

Assemble glass slide/tilt sunroof and carry out function check.

INITIALIZE  glass slide/tilt sunroof.