54 12 115 Removing and installing glass sliding/tilting sunroof lid

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NOTE: The following two steps can be performed inside the vehicle with the sunroof glass lid fully closed. Graphic shown is for ease of understanding.

Release roller blind (1) from guide channels by twisting rail in direction of arrow.

Allow blind to retract as far as possible and allow rail to hang through sunroof aperture.

NOTE: Be careful to avoid grease on rail ends making contact with headlining.

Fig 1: Identifying Direction Of Roller Blind

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Fig 2: Identifying Torx Screws And Washer

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Open sunroof glass lid into "tilt" position.

NOTE: Prior to removing Torx screws apply a mark around washers (1) (as shown) to aid correct installation alignment.

Remove and discard Torx screws (2) securing glass lid to mechanism.

Remove and discard Torx screws (3) securing glass lid to mechanism.

Open sunroof sufficiently to gain access to front fixing screws (4).

Remove and discard Torx screws (4) securing glass lid to mechanism.

Tightening torque, refer to 54 12 4AZ in SLIDE/TILT ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Installation:

Fit new Torx screws and align washers to marks (1).

Check for correct sunroof glass lid alignment.