67 61 005 Replacing drive with gear (front) for actuating slide/tilt sunroof

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Roof Switch Cluster

NOTE: Secure drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3) against falling out.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2), for tightening torque refer to 54 13 1AZ in 54 13 ELECTRIC SUN ROOF COMPONENTS .

NOTE: Screws (2) are microencapsulated.

Remove drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws And Slide/Tilt Sunroof Actuating Gear

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Installation:

Insert gear wheel (1) of drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gear teeth (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Teeth, Sunroof And Gear Wheel

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Installation:

Initialize Slide/Tilt Sunroof