54 13 055 Replacing seal for slide/tilt sunroof frame
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear, refer to 54 10 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER .
- Lower (open) glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front.
NOTE:
Follow repair instructions for bonded seals on glass slide/tilt sunroof. Refer to 54 0 ... REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR BONDED SEALS
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Pull off seal of sunroof cut-out at contact edge starting from body. (Peel off)
Installation:
Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover.
Press seal without stretching (squashing).
Stick on seal in sections.
Establish seal joint.
IMPORTANT:
Do not touch bonding surface. Surface temperature at least 20 °C. Incorrect bonding of the seal will result in leakage.