54 10 250 Removing and refitting rear glass slide/tilt sunroof panel

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Special tools required:

54 1 110

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SECTION OF PANORAMA GLASS ROOF

IMPORTANT: The assistance of a second person is required when removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel And Screws

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IMPORTANT: Have an assistant hold the glass slide/tilt sunroof panel secure so that it does not fall.

Remove screws (1) from active components.
Remove screws (2) from passive components.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof panel from vehicle.

Screw passive components (1) back in to the limit position.

If the retaining tabs are defective, the active components must be replaced.

Fig 2: Locating Defective Retaining Tab

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Fig 3: Aligning Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover Using Special Tool (54 1 110)

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Lightly tighten screws of active elements, it still must be possible to move the glass slide/tilt sunroof cover.
Align glass slide/tilt sunroof cover with special tool 54 1 110 .
Tighten screws of active components.
Tightening torque 54 12 5AZ .
ADJUST height by means of hexagon head.
Tighten screws of passive components:
Tightening torque 54 12 5AZ .