54 13 090 Removing and installing/replacing wind deflector

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Necessary preliminary work:

Open slide/tilt sunroof

NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque 54 12 09AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Left And Right Screws

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Insert plastic wedge between outer skin panel and wind deflector.

Unclip retaining lugs (1) with plastic wedge.

Installation note:

Before clipping in, correctly place welt on guide rail.

Retaining lugs must audibly snap into place.

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Lugs With Plastic Wedge

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Tilt wind deflector into vertical position and remove from pivots.

Installation note:

Make sure wind deflector is correctly seated in pivots.

Fig 3: Removing Wind Deflector Into Vertical Position

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Installation note:

Reposition spring in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Positioning Spring

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Installation note:

Keep wind deflector pressed in direction of arrow and install plastic wedges.

Fig 5: Installing Plastic Wedges

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