Removing and installing/replacing sliding head liner for glass slide/tilt sunroof panel (M4 Coupe)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out linkage of left and right water channels (1) from gate (2).

Installation note:

Linkage must audibly engage in gate.

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Release left and right screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace micro-encapsulated screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1) with special tool 00 9 460.

Tightening torque 54 12 04AZ .

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Slide spring glider (1) inwards and remove in direction of arrow.

Remove headlining frame (2) upwards in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure spring glider is installed in correct position.

Run a function check.

If headlining frame has stiff movement, apply a light coat of grease RHF1 (manufactured by Fuchs) to guide duct.

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