54 13 085 Removing and installing/replacing complete panorama glass roof

Special tools required: 

• 54 1 120

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Lower ROOFLINER

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unclip wiring harness (1).

Installation note: 

If necessary, replace cable clips.

Fig 2: Locating Wiring Harness

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Detach front water drain hoses.

Installation note: 

Make sure water drain hoses are correctly seated.

Water ingress into passenger compartment is possible if water drain hoses are not correctly fitted.

Fig 3: Detaching Front Water Drain Hoses

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Detach rear water drain hoses.

Installation note: 

Make sure water drain hoses are correctly seated.

Water ingress into passenger compartment is possible if water drain hoses are not correctly fitted.

Fig 4: Detaching Rear Water Drain Hoses

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Overview of panorama glass roof: 

• Release screws (1).
• Tightening torque 54 12 05AZ .
• An assistant must secure the panorama glass roof to prevent it falling.
Fig 5: Identifying Panorama Glass Roof Screws
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• Unfasten screws (2).
• Carefully lower the panorama glass roof and remove from vehicle towards rear through tailgate opening.

Replacement: 

• Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

Installation note: 

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop creaking 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 6: Identifying Plastic Washers And Screws

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Installing glass slide/tilt sunroof: 

Installation note:

To align the panorama glass roof to the body aperture, insert screws and tighten loosely.

The panorama glass roof must still be able to move in the body aperture.

On account of leaks, the panorama glass roof must be exactly aligned to body aperture.

Insert special tool 54 1 120 into the centering bores in panorama glass roof and body fully.

Panorama glass roof glides into place.

Tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 54 12 05AZ .

Fig 7: Installing Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Using Special Tool (54 1 120)

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INITIALIZE  the panorama glass roof.