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54 13 085 Removing and installing/replacing complete panorama sunroof

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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.

Overview of panorama sunroof: 

Fig 4: Identifying Panorama Sunroof Screws
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IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing panorama sunroof.

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
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Installing glass slide/tilt sunroof: 

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.

Tightening torque 54 12 5AZ .

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