54 13 055 Replacing gasket for slide/tilt sunroof frame
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER at rear.
- Beginning at the stop, the gasket with the adhesive tape is slowly separated from the paint.
The gasket is slowly pulled off at an angle of approx. 20° while applying constant force.
Pay attention to the constriction of the adhesive tape.
- When the adhesive tape separates from the gasket, the adhesive tape remaining on the paint must be fully separated at one location by approx. 10 mm until it is easy to grip.
Pull off the adhesive tape by pulling strongly at an angle of approx. 20°.
- Dissolve and wipe away adhesive tape remnants with a disposable cloth soaked in solvent or benzine. Wear protective gloves.
- Before applying adhesive again, clean the entire adhesive area with a disposable cloth soaked in solvent or benzine.
Air drying time: ≥ 2 minutes.
- Detach liner from new gasket by approx. 15 cm and apply the gasket to the roof aperture beginning at the rear center, using the upper lip as a reference edge.
Press on the gasket by hand while pulling off the liner at the same time.
Compress the profile in radii; never stretch it.
If incorrectly positioned, the profile can be detached multiple times and reapplied.
Always ensure that you do not touch the bonding surface with your fingers or contaminate it in any way.
- Visually check the pre-bonded gasket.
- Where the beginning and end meet, a mark is created from pressing the loose end onto the beginning of the profile.
Cut off the gasket vertically along the marked line (use sharp knife or special scissors) and press in place.
Installation note:
It is essential to follow REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS for bonded gaskets on glass slide/tilt sunroof.
The preparation and application of the gasket is described there in detail.
Prepare surface temperature = 25 °C ± 5 ° C.
Incorrect bonding of the gasket will result in leakage.