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Sunroof / Moonroof Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair



54 10 170 Removing And Installing Front Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove gaiter on left and right







NOTE:
- The following steps can be carried out inside the vehicle with the glass roof panel fully closed.
- Open floating roofliner fully.
- Make sure that grease at the ends of the rail do not come into contact with the roofliner.

Not necessary for replacement:
- Before removing the Torx screws, make a mark around the shim in order to ensure correct alignment during installation.







Installation:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use







Release Torx screws (1).

Installation:
Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.
Align shims to marks.
Screw down slide/tilt sunroof glass panel.
Tightening torque 54 12 01AZ.







IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing and installing the glass slide/tilt sunroof lid.

Lift out glass slide/tilt sunroof cover (1).

Installation:
Tape off installation area on left and right at roof aperture with fabric adhesive tape.
Install glass slide/tilt sunroof cover carefully (twist in) as seal can be damaged during installation.
Check glass slide/tilt sunroof cover for correct alignment and adjust if necessary.