67 61 007 Removing and installing/replacing drive with gear (rear) for slide/tilt sunroof

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection), refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Detach cover for auxiliary brake light (1) on both sides in direction of arrow and unclip at points (2).

Feed cover for auxiliary brake light (1) in direction of arrow out of roofliner (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Feeding Cover For Auxiliary Brake Light Out Of Roofliner

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Installation:

Retaining bar (1), clips (2) and guides (3) must not be damaged.

Make sure cover for auxiliary brake light (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Bar, Clips And Guides

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NOTE: Secure drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3) against falling out.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2), tightening torque 3.5 N.m.

NOTE: Screws (1) are microencapsulated.

Feed drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3) out of roofliner (4) and remove.

Fig 3: Feeding Drive With Gear For Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof Out Of Roofliner

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Installation:

Insert gear wheel (1) of drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gear teeth (3).

Fig 4: Inserting Gear Wheel Of Drive With Gear For Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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Installation:

Initialize slide/tilt sunroof, refer to 54 0 ... NOTES ON PANORAMA GLASS ROOF (INITIALIZATION/NORMALIZATION/LEARNING OF CHARACTERISTIC CURVE) .