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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.

Mechanical Sun Roof Components
Fig. 32: Removing Garage Stop With Plastic Wedge

Advance carriage (1) up to opening and lift out.

Mechanical Sun Roof Components
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

  1. Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF LID
  2. Remove SLIDING HEADLINING
  3. Remove HEADLINING
  4. Remove drive units with gearing
  5. 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.

Mechanical Sun Roof Components
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.

Mechanical Sun Roof Components
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

Mechanical Sun Roof Components
Fig. 36: Removing At Contact Edge (Rear Centre)

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