54 13 085 Removing and installing/replacing complete panorama sunroof

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Detach front water drain hoses.

Fig 2: Detaching Front Water Drain Hoses

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Detach rear water drain hoses.

Fig 3: Detaching Rear Water Drain Hoses

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IMPORTANT: Two persons are required to help in removing the panorama sunroof.

Fig 4: Identifying Panorama Sunroof Screws Location

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Release screws (1).
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Have helpers secure panorama sunroof against falling down.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing panorama sunroof.
Release screws (2).
Carefully lower sunroof and remove from car towards rear through rear lid opening.

Replacement:

Installation:

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop grating noises, secure all screws (1) prior to installation with plastic washers (2).

If the standard screws can no longer grip, use "repair screws" (larger threads).

Fig 5: Identifying Plastic Washers And Screws

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Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool (54 1 120)

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Installation:

To align panorama sunroof to body-cutout, insert screws and tighten loosely.

Panorama sunroof must still be able to move in the body-cutout.

On account of leaks, panorama sunroof must be exactly aligned to body-cutout.

Insert special tool 54 1 120 into centering bores up to stop in panorama sunroof and body.

Panorama sunroof glides into place.

Tighten down screws.

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IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when fitting panorama sunroof.
INITIALIZE panorama sunroof.