54 10 020 Removing and installing mechanism for front glass lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID AT FRONT
Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID AT REAR
Remove FRONT DRIP MOLDING
Remove drive for slide/tilt sunroof actuation. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DRIVE UNIT WITH GEARING FOR SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (REAR) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (REAR)

Overview of glass lid mechanism:

Fig 1: Overview Of Glass Lid Mechanism

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NOTE: Always replace mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof in pairs.
If necessary, lightly grease guide channel.

Fig 2: Removing Cover Strip

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Removing upper connecting link (return linkage):

Bend open tabs (1) of cover strip (2).

Remove cover strip (2).

Installation:

Cover strip determines alignment of mechanism.

Fig 3: Sliding Drive Cable Plate Fully Forwards With Screwdriver (Stop)

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If necessary, slide drive cable plate (1) fully forwards with a screwdriver (stop).

Fig 4: Prying Out Locking Lever Of Detent Element At Front From Guide Rail (Unlock)

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Pry out locking lever (1) of detent element at front from guide rail (unlock).

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Lever Is Engaged

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Installation:

Do not move drive cable plate (2) before locking lever (1) is engaged (risk of damage).

Fig 6: Pulling Upper Connecting Link Towards Rear Out Of Drive Wedge

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Pull upper connecting link (1) towards rear out of drive wedge (2).

Fig 7: Feeding Upper Connecting Link Out Of Guide Rail

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Feed upper connecting link (1) out of guide rail.

NOTE: If necessary, move mechanism (drive cable plate) approx. 2 cm towards rear. Upper detent element can be fed out and in more easily.

Fig 8: Removing Upper Connecting Link In Direction Of Arrow From Lower Connecting Link

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Remove upper connecting link (1) in direction of arrow from lower connecting link.

Fig 9: Sliding Drip Molding Carrier With Lower Connecting Link Towards Rear And Remove From Guide Rail

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Removing drip molding carrier and lower connecting link:

Slide drip molding carrier (2) with lower connecting link (1) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 10: Pushing Slide Element Towards Rear

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If necessary, push slide element (1) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 11: Sliding Drive Plate Towards Rear Until Drive Wedge Runs Against Screwdriver

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Adjusting mechanism before installing glass lid:

Insert screwdriver into upper connecting link (3).

Slide drive plate (2) towards rear until drive wedge (1) runs against screwdriver.

NOTE: Check that mechanical components on left and right sides have same status.

NOTE: Check smooth and noise-free running of kinematics.
Check function.