54 12... Replacing Complete Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Frame

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 54 12... Replacing Complete Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Frame
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IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to follow the work steps in the order specified (risk of damage).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

  1. Remove wind deflector  . Refer to 54 12 497 Removing And Installing/Replacing Wind Deflector For Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof .
  2. Remove gaiter  . Refer to 54 12 015 Replacing Left Or Right Gaiter For Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof .
  3. Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid  . Refer to 54 12 115 Removing And Installing Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Lid .
  4. Remove roofliner  . Refer to 51 44 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOFLINER (WITH SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF) (Coupe only).
  5. Remove drive unit with gearing  . Refer to 67 61 515 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .
  6. Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof  . Refer to 54 12 211 Removing And Installing Complete Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof .
  7. Remove rain channel  . Refer to 54 12 138 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rain Gutter For Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof .
  8. Remove headliner  . Refer to 54 12 136 Removing And Installing/Replacing Roofliner For Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof .

Installation: 

Follow the installation sequence from work steps  8 to  1.

Perform the following operations between work steps  3 and  2:

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.