54 12 270 Removing and installing/replacing actuator for glass slide/tilt sunroof lid

Remove glass sunroof lid .

Close glass sunroof lid (zero position).

Unhook lever (2) from adjuster (1).

Fig 1: Unhook Lever From Adjuster

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Installation: 

Locking catches (1) of lever (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locking Catches (1) Of Lever (2) Must Not Be Damaged

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Installation: 

When glass sunroof is in zero position, marking (1) on adjuster must be positioned over marking (2) on slider.

If necessary, move adjuster or slider.

Fig 3: Marking (1) On Adjuster

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Move glass sunroof lid into "lift position".

Pull adjuster (3) and carriage (1) together towards rear until adjuster (3) can be unhooked from slider (2).

Grip slider (2) in so doing.

Fig 4: Pulling Adjuster And Carriage

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Twist adjuster (1) upwards.

Fig 5: Twisting Adjuster

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Unhook adjuster (1) from carriage (2).

Fig 6: Unhooking Adjuster From Carriage

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