54 12 117 Replacing seal for glass sliding/tilting sunroof lid

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Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid, refer to 54 12 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING GLASS SLIDING/TILTING SUNROOF LID .

Remove seal (1) from glass slide/tilt sunroof lid (2).

Fig 1: Removing Seal From Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Lid

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Installation:

Coat guide channel (1) and seal (2) with soapy water.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Channel And Seal
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Begin installation at rear center, with seal (3).
Do not pull seal too tightly in radii (leakage).