54 10 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Mechanism For Floating Headlining

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .
• Remove BOTH FLOATING HEADLININGS .
• Remove REAR CROSS-MEMBER .

Carefully bend up the locking tabs.

Carefully press down end stops (1) on left and right and unclip in inward direction from guide channel.

Installation note: 

Engage end stops (1) at front and clip into place by applying a lot of pressure. Check that end stop is correctly seated in relation to guide channel. If necessary, carefully bend end stop upwards.

Carefully bend back the locking tabs.

Fig 1: Engaging End Stops At Front

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Unclip floating headlining cover plate (1) from slider for front sun protection.

Remove floating headlining cover plate (1) upwards from locking lever (2).

Installation note: 

In the event of damage, the faulty parts must be replaced.

Fig 2: Floating Headlining Cover Plate

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Pull mechanism for floating headlining towards rear out of guide channel:

1. Sliders for floating roofliner.
2. Locking lever for floating roofliner.
3. Rear drive cable plate with drive cable.
   Fig 3: Locking Lever For Floating And Roofliner Sliders For Floating Roofliner

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Installation note: 

Ensure correct installation sequence:

1. Sliders for floating roofliner.
2. Locking lever for floating roofliner.
3. Rear drive cable plate with drive cable.
   Fig 4: Rear Drive Cable Plate With Drive Cable

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Slide in locking lever for the floating headliner (3) and to

Open locking lever (1) with screwdriver.

Slide rear drive cable plate (2) into locking lever.

Fig 5: Sliding Rear Drive Cable Plate Into Locking Lever

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Installation note: 

In the case of dirt contamination CLEAN PANORAMA GLASS ROOF GUIDE RAILS .

Observe GREASE INSTRUCTIONS  for replacement parts.