54 10 290 Removing and installing/replacing drive cable for glass lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front section of panorama glass roof

NOTE: For following operation position individual component as follows:

Assume position above emergency drive using offset hexagon socket (disconnect plug connection from drive for this purpose)
Floating roofliner closed
Mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof panel in vent position
Remove drive with gearbox at front
Remove WATER GUTTER

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

Installation note:

Make sure end stops are securely seated in guide rail.

Fig 1: Identifying Left And Right End Stop From Guide Rail

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

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

Fig 3: Sliding Drive Cable Plate With Positioning Wedge Forwards

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

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

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

Fig 5: Releasing Bridge And Sliding Lower Gate

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

Fig 6: Positioning Drive Cable Plate Wedge

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If necessary, slide drive cable plate (1) towards rear and remove with rising cable from guide rail.

Fig 7: Sliding Drive Cable Plate Towards Rear

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Installation note:

Insert positioning wedge (1) into drive cable plate.

Positioning wedge (1) must be located in free area of upper gate (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

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Installation note:

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

Raise upper detent element in the process.

Fig 9: Sliding Lower Gate Forwards Into Guide Rail

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Installation note:

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

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

Fig 10: Pressing Upper Gate Onto Drivers Of Lower Gate

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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) gates.

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

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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 gates 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.