BMW 7 Series: Replacing Carriage For Rain Channel On Left And Right
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID
- Remove RAIN CHANNEL
Lever out garage stop (1) with plastic wedge.
.png)
Fig. 32: Removing Garage Stop With Plastic Wedge
Advance carriage (1) up to opening and lift out.
.png)
Fig. 33: Lifting Carriage
REPLACING COMPLETE LOWER FRAME SECTION
NOTE: The spare part scope comprises the lower frame section without drives, sliding headlining and glass lid.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID
- Remove SLIDING HEADLINING
- Remove HEADLINING
- Remove drive units with gearing
- Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
Installation: Follow the installation sequence from work steps 5 to 1.
After the operations are completed, the following tasks must be carried out:
- Adjusting GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID
- INITIALIZE glass slide/tilt sunroof
REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAITER FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
IMPORTANT: Handle the gaiter with extreme care throughout the work procedure.
Soft component is highly susceptible to tearing and kinking.
Grip the gaiter by its attachment strip and do not pull on the rubber (risk of damage!).
Glass slide sunroof lid in fan setting:
I. Carefully detach gaiter (1) at top from guide.
II. Twist gaiter (1) out of lower guide.
Installation: Check that connection strip is firmly seated on guide.
If necessary, replace faulty gaiter.
.png)
Fig. 34: Twisting Gaiter Out Of Lower Guide
REPLACING SEAL FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF FRAME
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove complete GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (FRAME)
Detach seal (1) from slide/tilt sunroof (2).
Installation: Groove of seal must point outwards.
Place seal gently in position and align limit points parallel to each other.
Press seal (1) firmly on frame (2) and ensure correct seating.
.png)
Fig. 35: Removing Seal From Slide/Tilt Sunroof
REPLACING SEAL FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Follow REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS for bonded seals on slide/tilt sunroof
- Open glass lid completely
Start removal at contact edge (rear center):
- Peel off rubber seal
- Clean bonded area
Installation:
Also start at specified point of contact edge for installation:
- Stick on rubber seal in stages
- Establish seal joint
- Press on seal
.png)
Fig. 36: Removing At Contact Edge (Rear Centre)
READ NEXT:
Electrical Sun Roof Components
NOTES ON GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (INITIALIZATION/NORMALIZE OF
CHARACTERISTIC CURVE)
NOTE: Initialization comprises:
Normalization
Learning characteristic curve
The mechanical end positions are r
Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Convertible Top
FITTING AID
Fitting aid MW
SI number
01 13 10 (652)
Fig. 1: Identifying Fitting Aid (540250)
PIN
Pin MW
Note: (Centering pins) Contents 2 pieces. For installing (centering) glass
slide/tilt sunroof.
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing Or Replacing Expansion Valve
Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Read and comply with safety information:
Follow safety information for handling R 134a tetrafluorethane
refrigerant.
HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID
IMPORTANT: Risk of
Oil Pressure/Oil Temperature/Oil Gauge
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL LEVEL SENSOR FOR ENGINE OIL
(N63)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against damage from
electrostatic
discharge (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary work
Switch off ignition
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Drain off ENGINE OIL
Release
