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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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Fig. 58: Identifying Gear Wheel, Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Gear Teeth
Installation note:
- Initialize SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF.
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Drive, Power Window
NOTES ON INITIALIZING ELECTRIC SEAT ACTUATOR DRIVES
NOTE: Initialization is carried out at the adjusting switch of the
relevant seat.
In this process, the end positions of the relevant electric seat
Drive, Roller Sun Blind/Sun Visor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ROLLER SUN
BLIND
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR WINDOW ROLLER BLIND
Release screws (1).
Remove drive linkage (2).
Installation:
Drive l
Drive, Seat Adjustment
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVE MECHANISM
ON FRONT SEAT, LEFT OR RIGHT
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and
SEE MORE:
Removing Overrunning Equipment/Maintaining Or Replacing Guide
Bush/Installing Overrunning Equipment
After installing overrunning equipment, readjust brake system, refer to
ADJUSTING BRAKE SYSTEM
Check the guide bush while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be
replaced. Raise ball end area and
replace guide bush if play is detected in ball end area.
NOTE: After installing, readjust and ch
Safety At Work
1.1 Working with aluminium dust
Wear a fine dust mask.
E52 only: Use an explosion-proof extractor system (refer to Service
Information 5 01 00 532).
Note national regulations.
1.2 Removing sealant
Hydrochloric acid is created when PVC sealing material is heated to
temperatures in excess o
