54 12 497 Removing and installing/replacing wind deflector for glass slide/tilt sunroof

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Completely open glass slide/tilt sunroof lid
• Completely open sliding headlining

Press net welt (1) with screwdriver towards rear and pull out of guide.

Replacement only: 

Cut off net from wind deflector to facilitate removal of net welt.

Installation: 

Slide net welt (1) with pointed pliers first on left and right into outermost guide.

Fig 1: Pressing Net Welt Using Screwdriver

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Press controller (1) for wind deflector forwards against spring.

Press wind deflector inwards and disengage from controller.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Wind Deflector From Controller

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Installation: 

Make sure wind deflector guide is correctly positioned between spring and controller.

Fig 3: Checking Wind Deflector Guide Position Between Spring And Controller

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Reposition wind deflector and remove towards top.

Fig 4: Removing Wind Deflector

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