54 12 336 Removing and installing/renewing guide element pair for glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL .

NOTE: Initiate manual movements of guide element via the drives using an offset Allen key.

Installation note:

Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused.
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of hardening).
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Installation note:

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 54 12 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Move gate (1) back as shown.

NOTE: Make sure that water channel is pushed back as well.

If necessary, secure the water channel with a cord so that it can be pulled out again later.

Pry out stop (2) toward outside.

Fig 2: Prying Out Stop Outside

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Move gate (1) to recess (2).

Fig 3: Lever (1) & Gate (2)

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Hold onto lever (1) firmly.

Move gate (2) until it is in vent position.

Fig 4: Identifying Lever And Gate

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Lever control lever (1) out of guide rail and turn.

Fig 5: Levering Control Lever Out Of Guide Rail And Turn

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Remove control lever from guide element.

Fig 6: Removing Control Lever From Guide Element

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Grip lid gate (1) at bolt (arrow).

Move drive carriage (2) towards rear until lid gate (1) feeds out of drive carriage (2).

Fig 7: Gripping Lid Gate At Bolt

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Reposition lid gate (1) and remove from gate.

Fig 8: Removing Lid Gate

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Installation:

Attach lid gate (1) to gate and reposition toward back.

Fig 9: Attaching Lid Gate To Gate

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Move drive carriage forward while feeding lever (1) into guide (2).

Fig 10: Feeding Lever (1) Into Guide (2)

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Grip lid gate (1) at bolt (arrow) and move drive carriage (2) to vent position.

Fig 11: Gripping Lid Gate At Bolt

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Attach control lever to gate.

Fig 12: Attaching Control Lever To Gate

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Fold control lever (1) towards rear and insert in guide rail.

Fig 13: Spacer (1) Of Control Lever

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NOTE: Spacer (1) of control lever must lie in guide rail.

Fig 14: Locating Spacer Of Control Lever

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Move gate (1) towards rear.

While doing so, press lever (2) down so that it moves into the rail correctly in area (A).

Fig 15: Identifying Gate And Lever

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Move gate (1) towards rear until recess for stop (2) is exposed.

Insert stop (2).

Fig 16: Moving Gate Towards Rear Until Recess For Stop

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Move gate to vent position.

Pull out water channel and tighten screw (1) on left and right.

Parts: Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 54 12 4AZ .

Fig 17: Tighten Screw (1) On Left And Right

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Required follow-up work:

Install GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL