54 10 060 Removing and installing/replacing mechanism for front glass slide/tilt sunroof cover

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2017 BMW X3, 2016 BMW X3, 2015 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, and 2013 BMW X3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT SECTION OF PANORAMA GLASS ROOF

NOTE: For following operations position individual component as follows:

Approach positions above emergency drive with offset hexagon socket (disconnect plug connection from drive)
Floating headliner closed
Mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof cover in vent position
Remove drive with gearing at front
Remove WATER GUTTER

Remove left and right end stop (1) from guide rail.

Fig 1: Identifying End Stop

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Make sure end stops are securely seated in guide rail.

Fig 2: Removing Left And Right End Stop From Guide Rail

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slide drive cable plate with positioning wedge (1) forwards until guide of upper detent element (2) and lower detent element (3) is free (see marking).

Fig 3: Sliding Drive Cable Plate With Positioning Wedge Forwards

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lift upper detent element (1) out of drivers of lower detent element (3) (see marking).

Fig 4: Lifting Upper Gate Out Of Drivers Of Lower Gate

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release bridge (1) and slide lower detent element (2) towards rear.

Fig 5: Releasing Bridge And Slide Lower Gate

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove positioning wedge (1) of drive cable plate in direction of arrow.

Fig 6: Removing Positioning Wedge Of Drive Cable Plate

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slide mechanism (1) for glass slide/tilt sunroof cover towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 7: Sliding Drive Cable Plate Towards Rear

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Insert positioning wedge (1) into drive cable plate.

Positioning wedge (1) must be located in free area of upper detent element (2) (if necessary, slide drive cable plate).

Slide drive cable plate with positioning wedge (1) towards rear onto upper detent element (2) (see marking).

Fig 8: Inserting Positioning Wedge Into Drive Cable Plate

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Slide lower detent element (2) forwards until bridge snaps into guide rail.

Raise upper detent element in the process.

Fig 9: Sliding Lower Gate Forwards Into Guide Rail

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Slide upper detent element (1) forwards over drivers of lower detent element (2).

Press upper detent element (1) onto drivers of lower detent element (2) (see marking).

Fig 10: Pressing Upper Gate Onto Drivers Of Lower Gate

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Slide positioning wedge (2) of drive cable plate towards rear.

Positioning wedge (2) of drive cable plate must slip into guides (marked area) of lower (3) and upper (1) detent elements.

Fig 11: Identifying Wedge Of Drive Cable Plate Into Guides Of Lower And Upper Gates

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Insert end stops and check that they are securely seated.

Slide positioning wedge (1) with drive cable plate on left and right with detent elements to full extent up to end stop (2).

Install drive with gearing.

NOTE: Check smooth and noise-free running of mechanism.
Run a function check.