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: Identifying Seal, Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Lid And Detachment Direction

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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: Identifying Guide Channel, Sealing Joint And Seal

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