54 13 090 Removing and installing/replacing wind deflector

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Necessary preliminary work:

Open glass slide/tilt sunroof

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Wind Deflector Screws

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NOTE: The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Press retaining lugs and slide spring joint (1) forwards up to recess in rail profile.

Remove spring joint towards top from rail profile.

Installation note:

Make sure rail profile is at correct installed height.

Fig 2: Sliding Spring Joint

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Installation note:

If necessary, INITIALIZE panorama glass roof.