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

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Use only RHF 1 lubricating grease (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department) 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 Contact Surface At Cowl Panel
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Clip connection of water channel.

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

Rail (2).

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

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

Fig 5: Identifying Guide Rail Length Of Sliding Roof Mechanism
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Limit position (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Sunroof Limit Position
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