Ideal adjustment

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Distance:
- Distance A from glass slide/tilt sunroof lid (1) to roof (2) must be the same all round
- A = all round 6.0 ± 0.5 mm
Height:
- Front - flush to 0.75 mm deeper
- Rear - flush to 1.5 mm higher
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Distance Between Lid And Roof At Front And Rear
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Loosen left and right bolts (1).

NOTE: To adjust, slacken screws (1) on left/right so that glass slide/tilt sunroof lid (2) can still just be adjusted.

Tightening torque: 54 12 01AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Lid With Bolts And Screws

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Height adjustment:

Check height of glass slide/tilt sunroof lid (1) to roof (2) with special tool 00 9 315 .

Push glass slide/tilt sunroof lid upwards or downwards until ideal setting is reached.

Distance adjustment:

Check distance between seal and roof (2) with special tool 00 9 341.

It must be possible to slide the special tool against the same level of resistance.

Slide glass slide/tilt sunroof lid towards front/rear until ideal position is obtained.

Fig 3: Checking Height Of Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Lid To Roof Using Special Tool (00 9 315)

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Check function and adjustment.

INITIALIZE glass slide/tilt sunroof.