54 12 015 Replacing left or right gaiter for glass slide/tilt sunroof

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IMPORTANT: Handle the gaiter with extreme care throughout the entire procedure.
Soft component is highly susceptible to tearing and kinking.
Grip the gaiter by its attachment strip (aluminium strip) and do not pull on the rubber. (risk of damage.).

Move glass slide/tilt sunroof in vent position:

Carefully detach gaiter on the aluminum strip (1) from upper guide.
Carefully detach gaiter on the aluminium strip (1) from bottom guide.

Fig 1: Identifying Gaiter On Aluminum Strip
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Installation note:

Check that attachment strips (aluminium strip) are firmly seated on guides.

If necessary, replace faulty gaiter.