54 10 1140 Removing and installing/replacing gaiter for glass tilt sunroof

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Handle the gaiter with extreme care throughout the work procedure.
Soft components and plastic protective strip are highly susceptible to tearing and kinking respectively.

Detach gaiter (1):

from lower
from upper guide.

Fig 1: Detaching Gaiter

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Installation:

Gaiter has a plastic connection strip.

Check that plastic connection strip is firmly seated on guide.

If necessary, replace faulty gaiter.