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

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Necessary preliminary tasks :

Remove ceiling light, refer to 63 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE INTERIOR LIGHT .

Remove panel and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Removing Panel And 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, refer to 54 13 1AZ in SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF & CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: Screws (1) are micro-encapsulated.

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: Removing Drive With Gear For Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof Screws

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Installation :

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

Fig 3: Installing Gear Wheel Of Drive With Gear For Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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

Initialise slide/tilt sunroof, refer to 54 0... NOTES ON STEEL AND GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (INITIALIZATION/NORMALIZATION/LEARNING OF CHARACTERISTIC CURVE) .