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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof cover

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: see 4AZ in 54 12 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS, SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .

Fig 1: Identifying Gasket Screw

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Move guide element (1) back until garage is exposed.

Fig 2: Moving Guide Element Back

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Lever out garage stop (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 3: Lifting Garage Stop

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Move guide element (1) up to recess (2).

Fig 4: Moving Guide Element Up To Recess

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

Fig 5: Turning Lever Control Lever Out Of Guide Rail

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Installation note: 

Spacer (1) of control lever must be situated in guide channel.

Fig 6: Identifying Proper And Improper Position Of Control Lever Spacer In Guide Channel

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Remove control lever from guide element.

Fig 7: Removing Control Lever From Guide Element

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Fig 8: Moving Drive Carriage

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Grip lid guide element (1) at bolt.

Move drive carriage (2) towards rear until recess in lid guide element is reached.

Reposition lid guide element (1) and remove from drive cable carriage.

Fig 9: Removing Lid Guide Element Drive Cable Carriage

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Installation note: 

Assemble glass slide/tilt sunroof and carry out function check.

INITIALIZE  glass slide/tilt sunroof.