54 12 270 Removing and installing/replacing adjuster for glass slide/tilt sunroof lid

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Remove Glass Sunroof Lid .

Close glass sunroof lid (zero position).

Unhook lever (2) from adjuster (1).

Fig 1: Unhooking Lever From Adjuster

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Installation:

Locking catches (1) of lever (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locking Catches Of Lever

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Installation:

When glass sunroof is in zero position, marking (1) on adjuster must be positioned over marking (2) on slider.

If necessary, move adjuster or slider.

Fig 3: Moving Adjuster Or Slider

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Move glass sunroof lid into "lift position".

Pull adjuster (3) and carriage (1) together towards rear until adjuster (3) can be unhooked from slider (2).

Grip slider (2) in so doing.

Fig 4: Pulling Adjuster And Carriage Together Towards Rear

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Twist adjuster (1) upwards.

Fig 5: Twisting Adjuster Upwards

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Unhook adjuster (1) from carriage (2).

Fig 6: Unhooking Adjuster From Carriage

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