Plate, Drive Cable

Plate For Drive Cable

Information on check procedure
Open the front glass panel.

Move the plate for the drive cable to and fro by hand and check whether the plate can be moved easily.







If the plate cannot be moved, disengage the spring on the plate (see arrow) and check again whether the plate for the drive cable can be moved by hand.

IMPORTANT: A few millimeters of play is normal. There is a fault if the plate can be moved several centimeters.

In the event of a fault, the pin (cam) on the plate for the drive cable is broken.







Repair in the event of faults
Before repairs, check the build date of the slide/tilt sunroof.

The build date is documented in the TLL number. The TLL number is located on the label on the roof (beside the front drive).

Depending on the build date, replace the following parts:

E53 model series
- TLL number less than 313:
Replace the frame and mechanical system of the roof panel. The glass panels can be reused.
- TLL number equal to or greater than 313:
Parts of the glass panel mechanical system according to graphic







E83 model series
- TLL number less than 415:
Replace the frame and mechanical system of the roof panel. The glass panels can be reused.
- TLL number equal to or greater than 415:
Parts of the glass panel mechanical system according to graphic







E61 model series
- TLL number less than 288:
Replace the frame and mechanical system of the roof panel. The glass panels can be reused.
- TLL number equal to or greater than 288:
Parts of the glass panel mechanical system according to graphic







E70 model series
- TLL number without significance:
Parts of the glass panel mechanical system according to graphic