67 61 007 Removing and installing/replacing drive with gear (rear) for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (rear) (Sports Wagon)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-pillars)
Remove both trim panels for rear roof pillar (D-pillars). See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF PILLAR (D-PILLAR) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR (D-PILLAR WITH OPTION SA316 FROM 03/2006), LEFT OR RIGHT (AUTOMATIC REAR LID ACTUATION) .
Remove BOTH INTERIOR LIGHTS
Remove BOTH REAR GRAB HANDLES

NOTE:

Remove both rear and if necessary front counter supports for luggage compartment net.

Fold up cover (1).

Release screw (2) and remove counter support for luggage compartment net (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Dividing Net Mounts And Back Cover

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Pull off roofliner mucket in work area.

IMPORTANT:

Do not under any circumstance kink roofliner (1).

Unclip and lower roofliner (1) in rear area.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

NOTE:

Secure drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (4) against falling out.

Release screws (3), tightening torque 54 13 1AZ .

NOTE:

Screws (3) are microencapsulated.

Remove drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Drive With Gear, Plug Connection, And Screws

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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 3: Identifying Gear Wheel, Sunroof And Gear Teeth

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Installation:

Initialize SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .