67 61 005 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit with gearing for slide/tilt sunroof

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front roofliner trim. Refer to 51 44 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT ROOFLINER TRIM .

NOTE: Secure drive unit with gearing for slide/tilt sunroof (2) against falling out.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque, refer to 54 13 1AZ in SLIDE/TILT ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Lower drive unit with gearing for slide/tilt sunroof (2).

NOTE: Screws (1) are microencapsulated.

Unlock plug connection (3), disconnect and remove drive unit with gearing for slide/tilt sunroof (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Plug

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Installation:

Insert gear wheel (1) of drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) in gear teeth.

Fig 2: View Of Gear Wheel Of Drive

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Installation:

Initialize slide/tilt sunroof. Refer to 54 0 ... NOTES ON STEEL AND GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOFS (INITIALIZATION/NORMALIZATION/LEARNING OF CHARACTERISTIC CURVE) .

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .

IMPORTANT: There is a risk of permanent battery discharge if programming/coding is not carried out!