Overview of glass lid mechanism

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Fig 1: Overview Of Glass Lid Mechanism

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Components 2, 3 and 10 can be replaced with these repair instructions.

NOTE: Always replace mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof in pairs.
Remove all faulty parts completely from guide rail.
If necessary, lightly grease guide channel.

WARNING: Edges can be sharp. Danger of injury!

Unclip water channel (1) in direction of arrow (A) and lift off in direction of arrow (B).

NOTE: Observe step 1 of 3D animation.

Fig 2: Removing Water Channel

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to water gutter carrier.

Carefully unclip water gutter (1) upwards out of carrier (2).

Fig 3: Removing Water Gutter From Carrier

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Installation note:

Insert spring (arrow) onto water channel pivot point.

Make sure spring is correctly positioned in water gutter.

Fig 4: Locating Spring Position In Water Gutter

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Installation note:

Before clipping in place, fold water channel (1) over in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Folding Water Channel

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Installation note:

Observe installation sequence:

Suspend spring in water gutter carrier
Press water gutter onto glass slide/tilt sunroof
Clip pivot point (bearing) of water gutter into carrier

Check water gutter for spring tension.

Fig 6: Pressing Water Gutter Onto Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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Disconnect plug connection of electric motor for operating slide/tilt sunroof.

Move glass slide/tilt sunroof in direction of arrow using hexagon socket wrench (1) until mechanism (2) reaches wind deflector holder (3).

NOTE: Observe step 2 of 3D animation.

Fig 7: Moving Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Using Hexagon Socket Wrench

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IMPORTANT: Secure motor with gearbox for slide/tilt sunroof operation (2) against falling out.

Release screws (1), tightening torque 54 13 1AZ.

Remove motor with gearbox for slide/tilt sunroof operation (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Motor With Gearbox For Slide/Tilt Sunroof Operation

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NOTE: Observe step 3 (32) of 3D animation.
Screws (1) are microencapsulated.

Installation note:

Insert gear (1) of motor with gearbox for slide/tilt sunroof operation (2) exactly into gearing (3).

Fig 9: Identifying Gear And Motor With Gearbox For Slide/Tilt Sunroof Operation

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Bend open clamps of retaining rail (1) with suitable tool (2).

Lift retaining rail (1) in direction of arrow.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage plastic holder.

NOTE: Observe step 4 (29) of 3D animation.

Fig 10: Bending Open Clamps Of Retaining Rail Using Suitable Tool

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Installation note:

Clamps (1) of retaining rail must be bent again.

Fig 11: Identifying Clamps Of Retaining Rail

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Lift guide (1) of gate with suitable tool (2) in direction (A) and push in direction (B).

NOTE: Observe step 5 (28) of 3D animation.

Fig 12: Lifting Guide Of Gate Using Suitable Tool

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Press gate (1) out of guide in direction (A) and lift in direction (B).

Installation note:

Observe grease instructions for replacement parts.

NOTE: Observe step 6 (27) of 3D animation.

Fig 13: Pressing Gate Out Of Guide

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NOTE: Distances (1) must be clear as shown so that gate (2) can be removed.

Fig 14: Identifying Gate Removed Distances

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Installation note:

Ensure that lugs (1) are parallel to gate (2).

NOTE: Observe step 27 of 3D animation.

Fig 15: Identifying Lugs And Gate

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Push water channel carrier (1) back until drive wedge (2) is exposed.

NOTE: Observe step 7 (26) of 3D animation.

Fig 16: Identifying Water Channel Carrier And Drive Wedge

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Fold drive wedge (1) upwards.

Remove drive wedge (1) to the side.

NOTE: Observe step 8 (25) of 3D animation.

Fig 17: Folding Drive Wedge

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Fig 18: Sliding Water Gutter Carrier With Lower Connecting Link

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Removing water gutter carrier and lower connecting link:

Slide water gutter carrier (2) with lower connecting link (1) towards rear.

Remove water gutter carrier with lower connecting link from guide rail.

NOTE: Observe step 9 (24) of 3D animation.

Fig 19: Sliding Drive Cable Plate

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage when installing drive cable plate
The rear drive cable plate (2) must be engaged before the front drive cable plate (1) is installed.
Incorrect setting can be identified from spring position and lever position (marked area).
Check engaging of rear drive cable plate (2) in guide rail.
Slide in drive cable plate (1).

NOTE: Observe step 10 (23) of 3D animation.

Fig 20: Pushing Slide Element Towards Rear

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If necessary, push slide element (1) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 21: Inserting Screwdriver Into Upper Connecting Link

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Adjusting mechanism before installing glass slide/tilt sunroof panel:

Insert screwdriver into upper connecting link (3).

Slide drive plate (2) towards rear until drive wedge (1) runs against screwdriver.

NOTE: An exact working procedure is required here. Mechanism must run on left and right exactly at one height.
Check that mechanical components on left and right sides have same status.
Observe step 31 of 3D animation.

Installation note:

CLEAN GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF GUIDE RAILS.

Observe GREASE INSTRUCTIONS for replacement parts.

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