54 12 220 Replacing control rail for left/right glass slide/tilt sunroof

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When replacing a control rail, always check the second control rail for signs of wear and always replace in pairs when required. If necessary, apply light coat of Renax GL 1 (Fuchs) grease to guide duct. Removing and installing complete slide/tilt sunroof (frame), refer to 54 12 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (FRAME) Removing and installing headliner for glass slide/tilt sunroof cover, refer to 54 12 136 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING HEADLINER FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER .

Slide control rail backwards.

Lift linkage (1) off carriage (2) (support for gutter) and pull carriage (2) out of guide channel (3).

Fig 1: Pulling Carriage Out Of Guide Channel

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Left side:

Slide control rail (1) backwards, lifting the linkage (2) and lifting lever (3) over the gasket (4).

NOTE: Only slide back until nipple (5) on drive cable emerges from guide channel.

Fig 2: Sliding Control Rail Backwards (Left)

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Right side:

Slide control rail (1) backwards, lifting the linkage (2) over the gasket (3) at the same time.

NOTE: Only slide back until nipple (4) of the drive cable makes contact with the gutter.

Fig 3: Sliding Control Rail Backwards (Right)

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Left side:

Unhook nipple (1) on drive cable from lifting lever (2) with plier tips.

Fig 4: Identifying Nipple And Lifting Lever

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Right side:

Twist lifting lever (1) upwards.

Pull drive cable out slightly and lift over the gasket (3).

Fig 5: Twisting Lifting Lever Upwards

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Left side:

Slide control rail (1) backwards until guide on control rail (1) emerges from guide channel, then lift the control rail (1).

Fig 6: Aligning Control Rail (Left)

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Right side:

Slide control rail (1) backwards until the guide on the control rail (1) emerges from the guide channel, then lift the control rail (1).

Fig 7: Lifting Control Rail (Right)

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Installation:

The guide (1) on the control rail (2) must run in the guide channel (3).

The guide (4) on the lifting lever (5) must run above the guide channel (3).

Fig 8: View Of Guide On Control Rail

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Lift control rail (1) and pull backwards out of guide channel (3) with sliding section (2).

Fig 9: Lifting Control Rail Out Of Guide Channel

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Installation:

Adjusting both drive cables for glass slide/tilt sunroof actuation, refer to 54 12 265 ADJUSTING BOTH DRIVE CABLES FOR ACTUATION OF GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .

Check function.