54 12 117 Replacing seal for glass slide/tilt sunroof lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Lid

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

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

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Installation:

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

Begin installation at rear middle, with sealing joint (3).

Do not pull seal too tightly in radii (leakage).

Fig 2: Locating Guide Channel, Seal And Sealing Joint

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