67 61 510 Removing and installing or replacing drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ceiling light. See 63 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE INTERIOR LIGHT

Remove panel and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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NOTE: Secure drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) against falling out.

Release screws (1), tightening torque 54 13 1AZ.

NOTE: Screws (1) are microencapsulated.

Lower drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2).

Unlock plug connection (3), disconnect and remove drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Inserting Gear Wheel Of Drive With Gear For Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof In Gear Teeth

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E38 from 9/98 for replacement only:

Carry out programming/coding.

IMPORTANT: There is a risk of permanent battery discharge if programming/coding is not carried out!

NOTE: After installing/coding drive for actuating slide/tilt sunroof:

Initialize slide/tilt sunroof.