54 13 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Water Channel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER AT REAR .

Unclip water channel (1) in direction of arrow (A) and lift off in direction of arrow (B).

Fig 1: Removing Water Channel

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to water gutter carrier.

Carefully unclip water gutter (1) upwards out of carrier (2).

Fig 2: Removing Water Gutter Upwards Out Of Carrier

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Installation note:

Insert spring (arrow) onto water channel pivot point.

Make sure spring is correctly positioned in water gutter.

Fig 3: Spring On Water Channel Pivot Point

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Installation note:

Before clipping in place, fold water channel (1) over in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Folding Water Channel

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Installation note:

Observe installation sequence:

Suspend spring in water gutter carrier.
Press water gutter onto glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Clip pivot point (bearing) of water gutter into carrier.

Check water gutter for spring tension.

Fig 5: Checking Water Gutter For Spring Tension

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