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BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Electrical Drives / Drive, Slide/Tilt Sunroof/Convertible Top

BMW 7 Series: Drive, Slide/Tilt Sunroof/Convertible Top

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING DRIVE WITH GEARBOX (FRONT) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER

NOTE: Secure drive with gearbox for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3) against falling out.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2), tightening torque 54 13 1AZ.

Drive, Slide/Tilt Sunroof/Convertible Top
Fig. 55: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws And Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof

NOTE: Screws (2) are microencapsulated.

Remove drive with gearbox for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3).

Installation

Insert gear wheel (1) of drive with gearbox for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gear teeth (3).

Drive, Slide/Tilt Sunroof/Convertible Top
Fig. 56: Identifying Gear Wheel, Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Gear Teeth

Installation

  • Initialize SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF.

Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEARBOX (REAR) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (REAR)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary work

  • Lower HEADLINER

Disconnect plug connection (1) and if necessary expose cable.

Release screws (2) and remove drive (3).

Tightening torque 51 13 1AZ.

Drive, Slide/Tilt Sunroof/Convertible Top
Fig. 57: Identifying Actuating Slid/Tilt Sunroof Drive With Plug Connection And Mounting Screws

Installation note: Insert gear (1) of electric motor with gearbox for operation of slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gearing (3).

Drive, Slide/Tilt Sunroof/Convertible Top
Fig. 58: Identifying Gear Wheel, Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Gear Teeth

Installation note:

  • Initialize SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF.

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