54 12 015 Replacing left or right gaiter for glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Move glass sunroof lid into "lift position".

Slide roofliner (floating) slowly towards rear until stop can be felt.

E65, E66: A = approx. 60 mm

E60, E61: A = 0 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Measurement (A)

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Pull out gaiter (1) at rear starting from glass sunroof lid (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Gaiter At Rear

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Remove gaiter (1) as follows:

Fig 3: Removing Gaiter

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Installation:

Retainer (4) and guide pin (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Sliding Guide Pin Into Holder

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Slide guide pin (2) into holder (1). Retainer (4) must engage in holder (3).