54 10 170 Removing and installing front glass slide/tilt sunroof panel

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NOTE: The following steps can be carried out in passenger compartment with the glass roof panel fully closed.
Open floating roofliner fully.
Make sure that grease at the ends of the rail do not come into contact with the roofliner.
Not necessary for replacement:
Before removing the Torx screws, make a mark around the washer in order to ensure correct alignment during installation.

Installation note:

Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

To unscrew Torx screws (see next work step) press side cover seal (1) downward in the marked area.

Side cover seal (1) must not be damaged or soiled.

Replace side cover panel (1) if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Side Cover Panel Torx Screws

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid scratches, do not rest glass slide/tilt sunroof panel on glass surface.

Release Torx screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Align shims to marks.

Screw down glass slide/tilt sunroof panel.

Tightening torque 54 12 01AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel Torx Screws

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IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing and installing the glass slide/tilt sunroof panel!

Lift out glass slide/tilt sunroof panel (1).

Installation note:

Tape off installation area on left and right at roof aperture with fabric adhesive tape.

Install glass slide/tilt sunroof panel carefully (twist in) as gasket can be damaged during installation.

Fig 3: Lifting Out Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel

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Check glass slide/tilt sunroof panel for correct ALIGNMENT and adjust if necessary.