54 12 211 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof

Special tools required: 

• 2 354 941

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove HEADLINING
• Remove all HOLDERS FOR THE GRAB HANDLES

A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.

A damaged head airbag must be replaced.

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• Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Detach water drain hoses
• Helper must hold glass slide/tilt sunroof to prevent it falling out.
• Release screws in marked area and carefully lower glass slide/tilt sunroof

  Tightening torque: 54 12 02AZ .

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof fully:

F20:	Tailgate, rear
F30:	Rear door

Installation note: 

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop groaning noises, secure all screws (1) prior to installation with plastic washers (2).

If the standard screws can no longer grip, use "repair screws" (have larger threads).

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Installation note: 

To align glass slide/tilt sunroof to body aperture, insert the screws and tighten loosely.

Glass slide/tilt sunroof must still be able to move in the body aperture.

On account of leaks, glass slide/tilt sunroof must be exactly aligned to body aperture.

Insert special tool 2 354 941 into centering bore up to limit position in glass slide/tilt sunroof and body.

Tighten down screws.

Tightening torque: 54 12 02AZ .

Perform INITIALIZATION  of glass slide/tilt sunroof

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