54 10 025 Replacing The Gate For The Slide/Tilt Sunroof At The Front Left And Right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER AT FRONT .
• Open slide/tilt sunroof.

Bend open clamps of retaining rail (1) with suitable tool (2).

Lift retaining rail (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Bending Open Clamps Of Retaining Rail Using Suitable Tool

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Lift guide (1) of gate with suitable tool (2) in direction (A) and push in direction (B).

Fig 2: Lifting Guide Of Gate Using Suitable Tool

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Fig 3: Gate Distances Dimension

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Press gate (1) out of guide in direction (A) and lift in direction (B).

Installation note: 

Observe GREASE INSTRUCTIONS  for replacement parts.

Fig 4: Pressing Gate Out Of Guide

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Installation note: 

Ensure that lugs (1) are parallel to gate (2).

Fig 5: Lugs And Gate

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Installation note: 

Clamps (1) of retaining rail must be bent again.

Fig 6: Installing Clamps Of Retaining Rail

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