54 12 136 Removing and installing/replacing headliner for glass slide/tilt sunroof lid

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Installation:

If headliner is difficult to move, apply a light coat of Renax GL1 (manufactured by Fuchs) to guide duct.

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

Slowly pull headliner (floating) fully towards front.

Fig 1: Pulling Headliner Fully Towards Front

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Release screws (1) from sliding member (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque, 0.9 N.m.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws From Sliding Member

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Press headliner (1) to right against springs and at same time detach sliding member (2) from guide duct (3) and headliner (1).

Fig 3: Removing Sliding Member From Guide Duct And Headliner

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Installation:

Rear sliding member (1) must be fitted behind driver (2).

Fig 4: Installing Rear Sliding Member Must Be Fitted Behind Driver

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Pull headliner (1) to left/upwards with sliding members (2) out of rail (3).

Fig 5: Pulling Headliner To Left/Upwards With Sliding Members Out Of Rail

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Pull sliding member (1) at front/rear off springs (2) of headliner (3).

Fig 6: Pulling Sliding Member At Front/Rear Off Springs Of Headliner

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Installation:

Nubs (2) of spring (1) must snap into place in guides (4) of sliding member (3).

Fig 7: Identifying Nubs Of Spring Must Snap Into Place In Guides Of Sliding Member

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