54 13 053 Replacing all gasket on the rear glass slide/tilt sunroof cover

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER AT REAR

NOTE: Follow REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS for bonded seals on panorama glass roof.

Pull seals off glass slide/tilt sunroof cover.

Installation note:

Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover
Press seal without stretching (squashing).
Stick on seal in sections

IMPORTANT: Do not touch adhesive area.
Surface temperature ≥ 20 °C
Incorrect bonding of the seal will result in leaks.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal On Rear Glass Lid

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