54 10 ... Removing and installing/replacing drive cable plate

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove mechanism for glass cover at front. Refer to 54 10 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING MECHANISM FOR FRONT GLASS LID .
Remove drive unit. Refer to 67 61 515 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (FRONT) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (PANORAMA GLASS SUNROOF) .

Overview Of Glass Lid Mechanism:

Fig 1: Overview Of Glass Lid Mechanism

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If necessary, remove drive wedge (1).

If necessary, slide drive cable plate (2) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 2: Removing Drive Wedge And Drive Cable Plate

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage when installing drive cable plate.

The rear drive cable plate (2) must be engaged before the front drive cable plate (1) is installed.

Incorrect setting can be identified from spring position and lever position (marked area).

Check engagement of rear drive cable plate (2) in guide rail. Slide in drive cable plate (1).

Fig 3: Installing Drive Cable Plate

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