54 10 030 Removing and installing mechanism for rear glass lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof, refer to 54 13 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear, refer to 54 10 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR GLASS SLIDE / TILT SUNROOF COVER
Remove rear drip molding, refer to 54 13 105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR DRIP MOLDING
Remove drive units with gearing, refer to 67 61 515 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (FRONT) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF , 67 61 515 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (FRONT) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (PANORAMA GLASS SUNROOF) or 67 61 517 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (REAR) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF)

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.

NOTE: Drip molding carrier cannot be removed without incurring damage.

Break out tabs with a screwdriver and lever out carrier.

Fig 2: Removing Carrier

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Installation:

Replace drip molding carrier and hook into place.

Slide front connecting link (1) towards rear past drive cable plate (2).

Fig 3: Sliding Front Connecting Link

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If front glass lid is installed, move mechanism with lid.

Lever out retaining bracket (1) from drive cable plate (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Bracket

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Slide rear connecting line (2) with drive cable plate (1) towards rear until spring retainer (3) is exposed.

Fig 5: Sliding Rear Connecting Link With Drive Cable Plate

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NOTE: Spring retainer (3) cannot be removed without incurring damage.

Lever out spring retainer (3) with screwdriver.

Installation:

Replace faulty spring retainer.

Continue sliding rear connecting link (2) with drive cable plate (1) towards rear out of guide channel and remove in succession.

Installation:

Slide drive cable plate (1) up against drive cable.

Fig 6: Installing Locking Lever And Lock Retaining Bracket

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Install locking lever (2) and lock retaining bracket.

Removing control carriage for wind deflector:

NOTE: Spring retainer (2) cannot be removed without incurring damage.

Lever out spring retainer (2) with screwdriver.

Fig 7: Removing Control Carriage For Wind Deflector

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Installation:

Replace faulty spring retainer.

Pull control carriage (1) for wind deflector towards rear out of rail and remove.

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