54 10 170 Removing and installing front glass slide/tilt sunroof panel

Necessary preliminary work 

• F07 only: 

  REMOVE GAITER ON LEFT AND RIGHT 

Open floating roofliner fully.

Make sure that grease at the ends of the rail do not come into contact with the roofliner.

Not necessary for replacement: 

Before removing the Torx screws, make a mark around the washer in order to ensure correct alignment during installation.

Installation note: 

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

F11 only: 

To unscrew Torx screws (see next work step) press side cover seal (1) downward in the marked area.

Side cover seal (1) must not be damaged or soiled.

Replace side cover panel (1) if necessary.

Fig 1: Pressing Side Cover Seal In Marked Area

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Release Torx screws (1).

Installation note: 

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Align shims to marks.

Screw down glass slide/tilt sunroof panel.

Tightening torque 54 12 01AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel Screws

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Lift out glass slide/tilt sunroof panel (1).

Installation note: 

Tape off installation area on left and right at roof aperture with fabric adhesive tape.

Fig 3: Removing Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel

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Install glass slide/tilt sunroof panel carefully (twist in) as gasket can be damaged during installation.

Check glass slide/tilt sunroof panel for correct ALIGNMENT  and adjust if necessary.