Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof (4' Series Gran Coupe Sedan)

Special tools required: 

• 2 354 941 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Lower HEADLINING .

Removed glass slide/tilt sunroof must only be placed on a level support.

Do not  place glass slide/tilt sunroof on cross member.

Place glass slide/tilt sunroof broadly across side frame.

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 .

Completely remove the glass slide/tilt sunroof through the tailgate:

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.

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

Insert special tool 2 354 941  in centring bore (left and right) up to limit position in glass slide/tilt sunroof and body.

Tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 54 12 02AZ .

Remove special tool 2 354 941  .

INITIALIZE  glass slide/tilt sunroof.