54 10 260 Removing and installing the panorama glass roof

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Special tools required:

54 1 110

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove HEADLINING
Remove FRONT GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL
Open tailgate

IMPORTANT: Two persons are required to help in removing the panorama glass roof.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Removed panorama glass roof must only be placed on a level support.
Do not place panorama glass roof on cross members.
Place panorama glass roof broadly across side frame.
Do not rest panorama glass roof on seals.

Only with optional equipment load area net:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 11AZ .

Remove mounting for load area net:

Fig 1: Identifying Equipment Load Area Screws

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Installation note:

Initialize the panorama glass roof.

Fig 2: Identifying Panorama Glass Roof Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: Airbag lead must not be damaged.

Pull off metal tab clips with airbag lead from panorama glass roof frame.

Installation note:

Lay airbag lead without tension or kinks.

Fig 3: Identifying Equipment Load Area Screws

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Detach water drain hoses (1)

Fig 4: Identifying Water Drain Hoses
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NOTE: Check hoses for damage and coat with water before installation
Release screws in marked area
Tightening torque 54 12 02AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Panorama Glass Roof Screws

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An assistant must secure the panorama glass roof to prevent it falling.
Release screws in marked area and carefully lower the panorama glass roof.
Tightening torque 54 12 02AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing the panorama glass roof.

Remove the panorama glass roof completely (through rear tailgate).

Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/encoding

Installation note:

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop creaking 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).

IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when installing the panorama glass roof.
INITIALIZE the panorama glass roof.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws With Plastic Washers

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Fig 7: Identifying Seal Of Rear Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel

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Installation note:

Place panorama glass roof straight upwards on body aperture.

Gasket (1) of panorama glass roof must face outwards.

Seal (2) of rear glass slide/tilt sunroof panel must extend over front seal (1).

Fig 8: Inserting Special Tool 54 1 110 Into Centering Bore

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Installation note:

To align the panorama glass roof to the body aperture, insert screws and tighten loosely.

The panorama glass roof must still be able to move in the body aperture.

On account of leaks, the panorama glass roof must be exactly aligned to body aperture.

Insert special tool 54 1 110 into the centering bore as far as it will go in the panorama glass roof and body.

Tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 54 12 02AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when installing the panorama glass roof.

INITIALIZE the panorama glass roof.