54 12 265 Adjusting both drive cables for actuation of glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Removing and installing glass slide/tilt sunroof, refer to 54 12 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING GLASS SLIDING/TILTING SUNROOF LID .

Remove drive unit with transmission for slide/tilt sunroof actuation, refer to DRIVE, SLIDE-TILT SUNROOF .

Slide mechanism (1) into zero setting.

Fig 1: Sliding Mechanism

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Insert special tool 54 3 170 left/right between the guides (1) in the lifting device (2).

Fig 2: Inserting Special Tool

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Lift front of special tool 54 3 170 (1) slightly and insert in control gate (2) (both drive cables are now secured in their zero setting).

Fig 3: Securing Drive Cables

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Install drive unit with transmission for slide/tilt sunroof actuation.

CAUTION: Remove special tool 54 3 170 left/right (risk of damage).

Check function.