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Sunroof / Moonroof Panel: Service and Repair



Removing And Installing Sliding Roof Panel


















Additional instructions for removing the inner panels

NOTE: When the inner panels are being removed or replaced, the sliding roof panel and sliding/tilting roof trim should be removed and the gate of the roof frame should be extended (tilting position).

Removing inner panels
- Position the sliding/tilting roof trim -dimension A- approx. 80 mm in front of the roof edge cut-out.






- Disengage left and right inner side panels. Pull out the connector springs -B- on the gate and pull the sliding/tilting roof trim upwards.






- Push the sides of the inner panels out of the sliding roof frame inwards (centre of the vehicle).






Additional instructions for fitting the inner panels

Installing inner panels
- Press the sides of the inner panel into the sliding roof frame. Check function by sliding longitudinally.






- Pull out the connector springs -B- on the gate and push in sliding/tilting roof trim. Push inner panels under the sheetmetal panel of the sliding/tilting roof trim.






- Position the sliding/tilting roof trim -dimension A- approx. 80 mm in front of the roof edge cut-out.






- Engage the left and right-hand inner side panels in the sliding/tilting roof trim. Repeat the procedure for installing the sliding roof panel.