67 61 515 Replacing drive with gear (front) for actuating slide/tilt sunroof

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove bracket from roofliner at front, refer to 51 44 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BRACKET ROOFLINER FRONT .

NOTE: Secure drive (3) against falling out.

Release screws (1) and (2). Tightening torque, refer to 5413 1AZ in SLIDE/TILT ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Lower drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3).

NOTE: Screws (1) and (2) are micro-encapsulated.

Unlock associated plug connection, disconnect and remove drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3).

Fig 1: Releasing Slide/Tilt Sunroof Drive Screws

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Installing Slide/Tilt Sunroof Drive Gear

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Installation:

Initialize slide/tilt sunroof, refer to SUNROOF .