54 13 050 Replacing Seal For Slide/Tilt Sunroof Lid At Rear

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open glass slide/tilt sunroof
NOTE: Follow repair instructions for bonded seals on glass slide/tilt sunroof. Refer to 54 0 ... REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR BONDED SEALS .

Detach seal (1) from slide/tilt sunroof lid.

Fig 1: Detaching Seal

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Installation:

Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Press seal without stretching (squashing).

IMPORTANT: Do not touch bonding surface.

Surface temperature "GREATER THAN EQUAL TO 20 °C

Incorrect bonding of the seal will result in leakage.