54 13 090 Removing and installing/replacing wind deflector

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Necessary preliminary work:

Open slide/tilt sunroof

Insert screwdriver (1) between the two holders.

Fig 1: Inserting Screwdriver Between Holders

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Press wind deflector (1) down.

Keep screwdriver (2) in position.

Fig 2: Pressing Wind Deflector Down

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Continue pressing down on wind deflector (1).

Insert screwdriver (2) next to first hold-down device (3).

Fig 3: Inserting Screwdriver To First Hold-Down Device

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Push welt (1) of net away from hold-down device using screwdriver (2).

Fig 4: Pushing Welt Of Hold-Down Device Using Screwdriver

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Lift welt (1) out over holders using screwdriver.

Repeat procedure on remaining holders and hold-down devices.

Installation note:

First slide welt of net below outer hold-down device.

Press welt over holders until welt engages audibly.

Fig 5: Lifting Welt Holders Using Screwdriver

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Press retaining lugs on left and right and push slide (1) forward.

Remove wind deflector.

Fig 6: Pressing Left/Right Retaining Lugs

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Installation note:

Make sure spring (1) is fitted correctly.

Fig 7: Identifying Wind Deflector Spring

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