51 13 307 Removing and installing/replacing left or right roof rails (version with panorama glass roof)

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Special tools required:

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WARNING: Observe safety regulations . See 72 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION or 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS when handling airbag modules.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Switch off the ignition!

Necessary preliminary work:

LOWER ROOFLINER

To detach the clamps, use special tool 0 496 932.

Push the left and right tabs together and pull clamp out.

Fig 1: Pushing Roof Rails Tabs

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Unlock and remove clamp (1) with flat-nose pliers.

Fig 2: Removing Roof Rails Clamp

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Slightly press airbag (1) to the side and release nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 13 4AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Nuts

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Remove roof railing (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Roof Railing

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Installation note:

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

Stud
Gasket

Fig 5: Identifying Stud, Gasket And Welt Strip
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Welt strip