67 61 505 Replacing electric motor with gearbox (front) for operation of slide/tilt sunroof

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER .

NOTE: Secure electric motor with gearbox (2) from falling out.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 13 01AZ .

NOTE: Screws (1) are microencapsulated and must be replaced.

Remove electric motor with gearbox (2).

Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Gearbox And Screws

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Installation note:

Insert gear (1) of electric motor with gearbox for operation of slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gearing (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Gear, Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Gearing

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Installation note:

Initialise SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .