54 10 260 Removing and installing the panorama glass roof

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Special tools required:

54 1 110

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lower ROOFLINER (complete removal not necessary)
Remove FRONT GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL
Completely open sliding headlining
Open tailgate

IMPORTANT: Two persons are required to help in removing the panorama glass roof.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Removed panorama glass roof must only be placed on a level support.
Do not place panorama glass roof on cross members.
Place panorama glass roof broadly across side frame.

Unlock plug connection (1) from front powertrain and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Powertrain Plug Connection

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Unlock plug connection (1) on rear powertrain and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection On Rear Powertrain

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IMPORTANT: Airbag wiring and wiring for Bluetooth aerial must not be damaged.

Detach all metal clips together with wiring from panorama glass roof frame on left and right.

Installation note:

Route airbag wiring and Bluetooth aerial wiring so that they are not under tension or kinked.

Fig 3: Locating Metal Clips Together With Wiring From Panorama Glass Roof Frame

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Unlock and unplug plug connection (1) from Bluetooth aerial.

Fig 4: Identifying Bluetooth Aerial Plug Connection

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Fig 5: Identifying Water Drain Hoses

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Detach water drain hoses (1)
NOTE: Check hoses for damage and coat with water before installation

Check water drain hoses for continuity. Clean water drain hoses as required.
Release screws in marked area
Tightening torque 54 12 2AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Water Drain Hoses Screws
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An assistant must secure the panorama glass roof to prevent it falling.
Release screws in marked area and carefully lower the panorama glass roof.
Tightening torque 54 12 2AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing the panorama glass roof.

Remove panorama glass roof through tailgate.

Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/encoding

Fig 7: Inserting Special Tool Into Centering Bore In Panorama Glass Roof And Body

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IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when installing the panorama glass roof.
Installation note:
To align the panorama glass roof to the body aperture, insert screws and tighten loosely.
The panorama glass roof must still be able to move in the body aperture.
On account of leaks, the panorama glass roof must be exactly aligned to body aperture.
Insert special tool 54 1 110 into the centering bore as far as it will go in the panorama glass roof and body.
Tighten down screws.
Tightening torque 54 12 2AZ .
Initialize the panorama glass roof.