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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1885 (SUNROOF - REPAIR)MECHANICAL SUN ROOF COMPONENTS54 12... NOTES ON GREASING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

54 12... Notes on greasing slide/tilt sunroof

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 54 12... Notes on greasing slide/tilt sunroof
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Use only RHF 1 lubricating grease to grease the slide/tilt sunroof.

NOTE: Remove the old grease without fail before applying the new grease.

Apply grease only in the relevant area (new parts).

Grease the areas in the following left and right in each case.

Contact surface at cowl panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Contact Surface At Cowl Panel
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Clip connection of water channel.

Fig 2: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Clip Connection Of Water Channel
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Rail (1) interior and exterior.

Rail (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Interior And Exterior Rail
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Across the entire length of the guide rail of the sliding roofliner.

Fig 4: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Entire Length Of Guide Rail Of Sliding Roofliner
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Across the entire length of the guide rail of the sliding roof mechanism.

Fig 5: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Entire Length Of Guide Rail Of Sliding Roof Mechanism
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Limit position (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Slide/Tilt Sunroof
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