54 10 020 Removing and installing mechanism for front glass lid

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.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof. Refer to 54 13 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front. Refer to 54 10 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear. Refer to 54 10 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER .
Remove front drip moulding. Refer to 54 13 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DRIP MOULDING .
Remove drive for slide/tilt sunroof actuation. Refer to 67 61 515 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (FRONT) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF or 67 61 515 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (FRONT) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (PANORAMA GLASS SUNROOF) or 67 61 517 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (REAR) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF) .

Overview Of Glass Lid Mechanism:

Fig 1: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components (Front)

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NOTE: Always replace mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof in pairs.

If necessary, lightly grease guide channel.

Removing upper connecting link (return linkage): Bend open tabs (1) of cover strip (2). Remove cover strip (2).

Installation:

Cover strip determines alignment of mechanism.

Fig 2: Removing Cover Strip

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If necessary, slide drive cable plate (1) fully forwards with a screwdriver (stop).

Fig 3: Sliding Drive Cable Plate Using Screwdriver

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Pry out locking lever (1) of detent element at front from guide rail (unlock).

Fig 4: Removing Locking Lever Of Detent Element

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Installation:

Do not move drive cable plate before locking lever (1) is engaged (risk of damage).

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Lever In Engaged Position

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Pull upper connecting link (1) towards rear out of drive wedge (2).

Fig 6: Aligning Upper Connecting Link Towards Rear

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Feed upper connecting link (1) out of guide rail.

NOTE: If necessary, move mechanism (drive cable plate) approx. 2 cm. towards rear. Upper detent element can be fed out and in more easily.

Fig 7: Feeding Upper Connecting Link Out Of Guide Rail

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Remove upper connecting link (1) in direction of arrow from lower connecting link.

Fig 8: Removing Upper Connecting Link

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Removing drip moulding carrier and lower connecting link:

Slide drip moulding carrier (2) with lower connecting link (1) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 9: Removing Drip Moulding Carrier And Lower Connecting Link

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If necessary, push slide element (1) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 10: Removing Push Slide Element

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Adjusting mechanism before installing glass lid: Insert screwdriver into upper connecting link (3).

Slide drive plate (2) towards rear until drive wedge (1) runs against screwdriver.

NOTE: Check that mechanical components on left and right sides have same status.

Fig 11: Adjusting Glass Lid Mechanism

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NOTE: Check smooth and noise-free running of kinematics. Check function.