54 12 211 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove roofliner . See 51 44 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOFLINER (WITH SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF) .

IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Detach water drain hoses.
Helper must hold glass slide/tilt sunroof to prevent it falling out.
Release screws in marked area and carefully lower glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Tightening torque: 54 12 02AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof completely (through rear lid at rear).

IMPORTANT: Mixed installation of the Velcro-type connection is not permitted.

In order to avoid mixed installation, remove the old Velcro-type material and attach the new Velcro-type material.

New and old Velcro-type fasteners differ in color:

Black: Old Velcro-type fastener

White:-New Velcro-type fastener

Only black/black or white/white pairings are permitted.

Fig 2: Locating Velcro-Type Fastener And Material

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Installation:

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop grating noises, secure all screws (1) prior to installation with plastic washers (2).

If the standard screws can no longer grip, use "repair screws" (have larger threads).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Plastic Washers

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IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when fitting the glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Initialize glass slide/tilt sunroof.