54 10 295 Removing and installing/replacing drive cable for sliding sunshade

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Necessary preliminary work:

REMOVE FRONT FLOATING HEADLINER :
Remove DRIVE UNIT WITH GEARING

Remove end stop for cable on left and right.

Lever out pin (1) and remove expanding rivet.

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivet Pin

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Push back cable until driver (1) is exposed.

Fig 2: Pushing Back Cable Until Driver Exposed

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Pull cable at driver (1) out of guide channel.

NOTE: Both cables must be replaced together.

Fig 3: Pulling Cable At Driver Out Of Guide Channel

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Adjusting drive cable:

Fit cable in guide channel such that driver (1) faces inward.

Slide left and right driver flush on guide rail.

Install DRIVE WITH GEARING .

Move cable over drive with cranked hexagon socket and check setting again.

If necessary, repeat adjusting procedure.

Fig 4: Identifying Guide Channel

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