Replacing Control Rail For Left/Right Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof

Replacing Control Rail For Left/right Glass Slide/tilt Sunroof

NOTE:
When replacing a control rail, always check the second control rail for signs of wear and always replace in pairs when required.
If necessary, apply light coat of Renax GL1 (Fuchs) grease to guide duct.

Removing and installing complete slide/tilt sunroof (frame), refer to 54 12 210

Removing and installing headliner for glass slide/tilt sunroof cover, refer to 54 12 136

Removing and installing gutter for glass slide/tilt sunroof, refer to 54 12 138







Slide control rail backwards.
Lift linkage (1) off carriage (2) (support for gutter) and pull carriage (2) out of guide channel (3).

Left side:







Slide control rail (1) backwards, lifting the linkage (2) and lifting lever (3) over the gasket (4).

NOTE: Only slide back until nipple (5) on drive cable emerges from guide channel.

Right side:







Slide control rail (1) backwards, lifting the linkage (2) over the gasket (3) at the same time.

NOTE: Only slide back until nipple (4) of the drive cable makes contact with the gutter.

Left side:







Unhook nipple (1) on drive cable from lifting lever (2) with plier tips.

Right side:







Twist lifting lever (1) upwards.
Pull drive cable out slightly and lift over the gasket (3).

Left side:







Slide control rail (1) backwards until guide on control rail (1) emerges from guide channel, then lift the control rail (1).

Right side:







Slide control rail (1) backwards until the guide on the control rail (1) emerges from the guide channel, then lift the control rail (1).

Installation:







The guide (1) on the control rail (2) must run in the guide channel (3).
The guide (4) on the lifting lever (5) must run above the guide channel (3).







Lift control rail (1) and pull backwards out of guide channel (3) with sliding section (2).

Installation:
Adjusting both drive cables for glass slide/tilt sunroof actuation, refer to 54 12 265
Check function.