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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011M3 2D COUPE, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 392 (SLIDE/TILT ROOF - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 525I)
2011 BMW M3 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT
Section 392 (SLIDE/TILT ROOF - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 525i)
2011 BMW M3 2D Coupe, Automatic DCTSECTION Section 392 (SLIDE/TILT ROOF - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 525i)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Sunroof
- Mechanical Sunroof
- 54 0... Notes on steel and glass slide/tilt sunroofs (initialization/normalization/learning of characteristic curve)
- 54 12 003 Adjusting glass sliding/tilting sunroof lid
- 54 12 004 Adjusting Sun Roof
- 54 12 015 Replacing left or right rubber gaiters for glass slide/tilt sunroof
- 54 12 100 Removing and installing sun roof lid
- 54 12 115 Removing and installing glass sliding/tilting sunroof lid
- 54 12 116 Replacing glass sliding/tilting sunroof lid
- 54 12 117 Replacing seal for glass sliding/tilting sunroof lid
- 54 12 120 Replacing seal for slide/tilt sunroof lid
- 54 12 126 Removing and installing / replacing headliner mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof
- 54 12 132 Removing and installing/replacing headliner for sun-roof lid
- 54 12 136 Removing and installing / replacing headliner for glass slide/tilt sunroof cover
- 54 12 138 Removing and installing / replacing water channel for glass sliding/tilting sunroof
- 54 12 210 Removing and installing complete slide/tilt sunroof (frame)
- 54 12 211 Removing and installing complete glass sliding/tilting sunroof
- 54 12 220 Replacing control rail for left/right glass slide/tilt sunroof
- 54 12 265 Adjusting both drive cables for actuation of glass slide/tilt sunroof
- 54 12 496 Removing and installing or replacing wind deflector
- 54 12 497 Removing and installing / replacing wind deflector for glass sliding/tilting sunroof
- 54 12 645 Replacing sliding/tilting sunroof frame
- 54 12 646 Replacing glass sliding/tilting sunroof frame
- Electrical Sunroof
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.