lock BMW 530i 1998 E39 Workshop Manual

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Sunroof, adjusting
The sunroof is controlled by a set of cables that move the sun-
roof panel along guide rails when the motor is operated. The
sunroof can be adjusted without removing it from the car.
NOTE-
Be sure to check drains in front corners of sunroof carrier if
water is entering car through headliner.
- The sunroof panel should be adjusted under the following cir-
cumstances:
Sunroof misaligned with roof.
Sunroof does not close squarely.
* Wind noise at high speeds (sunroof closed).
Sunroof has been removed.
For correct sunroof alignment:
Sunroof must be fully closed.
Gap must be even all around edge of sunroof.
Front of sunroof must be flush to
1 mm (0.04 in.) below sur-
face of roof.
. Rear of sunroof must be flush to 1 mm (0.04) above sur-
face of roof.
NOTE-
Use a credit card to measure the gap. The card sllould insert
through the gap with equal resistance all around the perimeter.
Sunroof with steel roof panel, adjusting
- The headliner panel must be disengaged from the drive as-
sembly and moved rearward in order to access the roof panel
attaching screws.
CAUTIOI\C
Sunroof panel must never be moved to open position when . .
I the headliner is disenaaaed. 1
- Start with a fully closed roof panel.
- Remove drive motor access cover. See Sunroof motor, re-
placing.
Using hex key from tool kit, turn motor drive 90" counter-
clockwise.
Rear of sunroof panel will drop
2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in).
This disengages headliner from sunroof panel.
- Push headliner panel rearward, exposing roof panel attach-
ing screws.

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l Sunroof
4 Adjusting rear roof height:
Remove fasteners
(A) and (6)
Slide in left and right side adjusting wedges (C) until ideal
setting is reached.
Press sunroof panel forward and tighten wedge nuts
(6).
* Tighten center nut (A).
4 Adjusting front roof height.
Loosen lefl and right fasteners
(A)
Set front of sunroof to ideal height by moving panel up or
down.
Tighten fasteners
(A).
Insert hex key in drive motor and turn 90" clockwise.
Pull headliner panel forward until it locks in place.
Tightening torque
Wedge locking nuts 1.5 Nm (1 3 in-lb)

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1 Sunroof
Sunroof assembly removal and installation involves headliner
removal, and is not covered in this manual. After sunroof re-
pairs, be sure to follow initialization and adjustment proce-
dures given earlier.
I Sunroof comDonents
1. Left rubber boot suppori
2. Left upper control rail
3. Left side water channel repair ltit
4. Left lower control rail
5. Left cover
6. Left side slider
7. Cross member
8. Sunroof frame
9. Trim panel
10. Gasket
11. Glass roof cover
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Sunroof panel, removing and installing
(steel or glass)
4 To remove sunroof panel, open sunroof and remove wind
blocker
by removing Tom screw (arrow) on each side.

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Sunroof
4 Remove three Torx screws (arrows) on each side, and lift
panel out.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Adjust sunroof height and
gap as described earlier. See Sunroof, adjusting.
Tightening torques
Wind blocker to roof (Torx)
1 Nm (9 in-lb)
Sunroof panel to roof (Torx)
6 Nm (4.4 ft-lb)
Sunroof panel gasket, replacing
(steel
or glass)
- Remove sunroof panei. See Sunroof panei, removing and
installing (steel or glass).
Pull old seal from panel.
Coat new seal and channel in sunroof panel with soapy
water.
* Starting at back center of panel, install new seal, taking
care to not pull seal too tightly around four corners of
panel.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Adjust sunroof height and
gap as shown earlier in this repair group. See Sunroof, ad-
justing.
Tightening torques
Wind
bloclter to roof (Torx)
Sunroof panel to roof (Torx) 1 Nm (9 in-lb)
6 Nrn (4.4 ft-lb)

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I Seat Belts
This section covers repairs to the following seat belts sys-
tems. See the table below.
IMultIple Restraint Systems I
Years
311 996 - 811 997
Multiple Restraint System electronics integrate seat belt op-
erations and
airbag deployment. Airbag repair information is
covered
in 721 Airbag System (SRS).
Troubleshooting
The seat belt reel should lock when driving quicltly through
curves,
during severe braking or in case of a collision. The au-
tomatic reel does not require any servicing and should never
be opened.
- In case of an accident, follow the seat belt troubleshooting
procedures presented
in the table below.
Troubleshooting procedures
Belt creased, unraveled, pinched, cut or
melted. Belt buckle or belt loclt plastic casing Repairs
Replace complete automatic
seat belt.
Also
checlt and replace, if necessary, seat
Problem
Damage to seat
belt.
worn, damaged or missing.
Seat belt bucltle is not ejected with spring
pressure when red button on seat belt loclt is
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Automatic belt soueaks when fastened or I~xcessive friction in belt guides. I Replace reel assembly.
Probable
cause
Accident in which bumper impact absorbers
were permanently deformed.
Seat belts aged or worn.
pressed.
Seat belt automatic reel does not lock when
pulled out suddenly.
Seat belt automatic reel jams when pulled
out.
Seat belt does not retract automatically
(see note below).
Automatic reel loose. Return sorino broken inside reel. belt mounting on car body and
seat belt
mounting on seat runner.
Replace complete automatic seat belt.
Seat belt
loclt mechanism worn or
damaged.
Tighten reel mounting bolt Replace reel assembly.
Replace seat belt lock.
Automatic reel defective.
Automatic reel loose. Return spring
broken inside reel.
Automatic reel loose.
Return spring brolten inside reel. Replace reel
assembly.
Tighten reel mounting
bolt.
Replace reel assembly.
Tighten reel mounting bolt. Replace reel assembly.
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Replace complete automatic seat belt.
Also check retaining bracket of belt
Seat belt
pyrotechnic tensioner triggered. Accident triggered pyrotechnic deployment.

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Seat ~eltsl
< Remove tensioner cover:
Cut wire ties (A).
Release wiring harness from tensioner cover clip (B).
- Release tensioner cover locks (C) and slide cover down to
remove.
- When reinstalling:
Replace wire ties to relieve tension on pyrotechnic belt
ten-
sioner harness connector.
Tightening torques . -
Front seat to floor (M10) 42 Nm (31 it-lb)
Seat belt to seat 48 Nm (35 It-lb)
Tensioner mounting bracitet
to seat rail 24 Nm (18 it-lb)
Tensioner to mounting bracket 48 Nm (35 it-lb)

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I Seat Belts
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Front seat belt assembly
1. Seat belt buckle
2. Seat belt stop button
3. Seat belt
4. Seat belt height adjuster
5.
6-pillar cross brace
6. Seat belt reel mounting bolt
7. Seat belt anchor mounting bolt
8. Seat belt lock with pyrotechnic
tensioner
9. Tensioner mounting bolt
Front seat belt reel, removing and installing
(sedan and Sport Wagon models)
- Detach battery negative (-) cable in trunk.
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Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in
001 General Warnings and Cau-
l tions. I
- Remove front seat as described in 520 Seats
4 Gently pry up front and rear plastic door sill protector strips
to remove.

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I Seat Belts
When Installing automatic reel housing to 5-pillar, slide tab
into locating slot (arrow).
Remainder of installation is reverse of removal
Tightening torques
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Front seat to floor (M10) 42 Nm (31 ft-lb)
Seat belt to seat 48 Nm (35 ft-lb)
Seat belt to height adjuster 31 Nm
(23 it-lb)
Seat belt reel to €3-pillar bottom 31 Nm (23 ft-lb)
Sliding height adjuster to €3-pillar
24 Nm (18 ft-lb)
Rear seat belt assembly
(sedan)
1. Center shoulder belt reel
assembly
(if equipped)
2. Right shoulder belt lock
3. Lap-belt assembly
4. Left shoulder belt lock
5. Bolt MlO
(tighten to 31 Nm, 23 ft-lb)
6. Left shoulder belt reel assembly
7. Center shoulder belt lock
(if equipped)
8. Bolt M12
(tighten to 48 Nm, 35 ft-lb)

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Seat Belts
Rear seat belts (sedan)
- Remove rear parcel shelf to access shoulder belt assembly
mounting bolts. See 513 Interior Trim.
- Remove rear seat cushion to access rear seat belt lock
mounting bolts. See 520 Seats.
- When installing seat belt lock straps:
Install right lock strap (which is shorter) underneath middle
lock strap.
Install left lock strap underneath middle lap belt strap.
Metal strap ends must rest against stop on floor under-
neath seat.
Rear seat belt assembly
(Sport Wagon)
1. BoltMlO
(tighten to 31 Nm, 23 ft-lb)
2. Right shoulder belt reel
assembly
3. Center belt lock
4. Right belt lock
5. Left belt lock
6. Center shoulder belt reel
assembly
7. Left shoulder belt reel assembly
8. Bolt
MI2
(tighten to 48 Nm, 35 ft-lb)

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Seat Belts
Rear seat belts (Sport Wagon)
- Center shoulder belt:
Remove shoulder belt guide trim at top of seat backrest.
Feed belt out through slot in trim. Working in cargo com-
partment, partially remove backrest cover to access shoul-
der belt reel.
Remove shoulder belt reel mounting bolt inside backrest.
- Outboard shoulder belt:
Remove roof-pillar (C-pillar) trim.
Remove center shoulder belt.
- Lift up rear seat cushion(s) to access rear seat belt loclc
mounting
bolt(s).
- When installing seat belt loclc straps:
Install right belt loclc strap (which is shorter) underneath
center belt lock strap.
Install left belt loclc strap underneath center lap belt strap.
- Metal strap ends must rest against stop on floor underneath
seat.