67 61 007 Removing and installing/replacing drive with gear (rear) for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (rear)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Version with dividing net mounts (1):

Fold back cover (2) for dividing net mount (1).

Release screw (3) and remove dividing net mount (1).

Installation:

Observe position indications on reverse side of dividing net mount (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Back Cover, Dividing Net Mounts And Screws

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IMPORTANT: Do not kink roofliner under any circumstances!

Pull off muckets of rear lid and rear doors in roof area.

Unclip roofliner (1) in middle area downwards and lower.

Installation:

Holder (2) for roofliner (1) must be replaced.

Fig 2: Removing Roofliner

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and if necessary expose cable.

Release screws (2) and remove drive (3).

Tightening torque 51 13 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection, Drive And Mounting Screws

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Installation:

Insert gear wheel (1) of drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gear teeth (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Gear, Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Gearing

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Installation:

Replacement

IMPORTANT: There is a risk of permanent battery discharge if programming/coding is not carried out!