54 10 170 Removing and installing front glass slide/tilt sunroof cover

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove gaiter. Refer to 54 10 160 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAITER FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .

NOTE: The following steps can be carried out inside the vehicle with the glass roof panel fully closed.

Open floating roofliner fully.

Make sure that grease at the ends of the rail do not come into contact with the roofliner.

Not necessary for replacement:

Before removing the Torx screws, make a mark around the washers in order to ensure correct alignment during installation.

Remove and dispose of the Torx screws (1) securing the glass panel to the mechanism.

Fig 1: Securing Glass Panel To Mechanism Using Torx Screws

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Installation:

Insert new Torx screws and align washers to markings.

Tightening torque, refer to 54 12 2AZ in SLIDE/TILT ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTEN TORQUES .

IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing and installing the glass slide/tilt sunroof lid!

Lift out glass slide/tilt sunroof cover (1).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover Glass

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Installation:

Tape off installation area on left and right at roof aperture with fabric adhesive tape.

Install glass slide/tilt sunroof cover carefully (twist in) as seal can be damaged during installation.

Check glass slide/tilt sunroof cover for correct alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to 54 13 003 ADJUSTING GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID .