Sunroof, Checking Functionality, Cleaning And Lubricating Guide Rails

Special Tools and Equipment

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Lint-free cloths.
Brush
Shop vacuum, such as Wet And Dry Vacuum Cleaner
Lubricant G 060 751 A2 for guide rails.
Krytox paste G 052 141 A2 for seals.
Isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the seals.

Fig 1: Identifying Brush
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NOTE:

Paint brush (approximately 15 mm wide) (bend approximately 40°).

CAUTION:

Hold a cloth under the respective places to protect the vehicle interior from getting dirty.

Clean and Coat the Glass Cover Seal

Fig 2: Identifying Glass Panel Position

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-- Install the glass sunroof panel.

NOTE:

Lubricate the front part first with the glass panel open and the tilt the glass panel in the rear.

-- Remove grease and remaining dirt from the glass sunroof panel -arrow- with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.

-- Apply a thin layer of Krytox paste G 052 141 A2 as far as possible on the glass sunroof panel -arrow- with a commercially available paint brush.

-- After applying, make sure that there is no visible white grease film remaining.

-- Wipe away any excess Krytox paste from the seal with a lint-free cloth.

Clean and coat the guide rail

Fig 3: Identifying Lithium Grease G 052 147 A3 Applied To Glass Panel Seal -Arrow-

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-- Open the glass sunroof panel entirely.

-- Remove the grease and remaining dirt on the guide rail with a lint-free cloth. (If necessary, remove sand and fine pollen from the guide rails with a shop vacuum).

-- Apply Lubricant G 060 751 A2 on the inside of the guide rail -arrow- with a commercially available paint brush.

-- Apply Lubricant G 060 751 A2 on the outside of the guide rail -arrow- with a commercially available paint brush.

Fig 4: Identifying Lithium Grease G 052 147 A2 Applied To Inside Of Side Guide Rails For Sliding Panel -Arrow-

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-- Apply Lubricant G 060 751 A2 on the side of the guide rails for the sliding headliner -arrow- with a commercially available paint brush.

Fig 5: Identifying Lithium Grease G 052 147 A2 Applied To Side Guide Rails -Arrow-

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-- Remove the excess lubricant from the guide rails with a lint-free cloth.

-- Repeat the process for the opening on the opposite side of the vehicle.