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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Only for F07:

REMOVE GAITER ON LEFT AND RIGHT

NOTE: The following steps can be carried out in passenger compartment with the glass roof panel fully closed.
Open sliding head liner 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

Only for F11:

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 panel gasket (1) if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Side Cover Seal

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Release Torx screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace Torx screws.

Align washers to marks.

Screw down glass slide/tilt sunroof panel.

Tightening torque 54 12 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel Torx Screws

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IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing and installing the glass slide/tilt sunroof panel!

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.

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.

Fig 3: Lifting Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel

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