Sunroof / Moonroof Cable: Service and Repair

REPLACING BOTH DRIVE CABLES FOR SUN ROOF


Remove and install sun roof lid. [1][2]Removing and Installing Sun Roof Lid

Remove and install motor/gearbox unit. Service and Repair



Version without Plastic Gate:






Push left and right guides forward and pull drive cables out of guide tubes.

Installation:
Lubricate drive cables lightly.






Installation:
Distance (A) 2mm (0.079").

Line up rear edge of gate holder with mark on guide rail.
Set gearbox or motor/gearbox unit to 0 and tighten bolt.






Pull off circlip (1) and remove gate holder (2).



Version with Plastic Gate:






Unscrew left and right bolts.
Remove cover rail (1) and guide pin (2).
Guide pins (2) are marked with
L = left.
R = right.






Pull drive cables out of guide tubes.

Installation:
Lubricate drive cables lightly with grease.






Installation::
Apply 4mm hexagon keys (1) in left and right holders of guide pins (2) and insert in bores of opening lever (3) and gate (4).
Set gearbox or motor/gearbox unit to 0 and tighten bolt.






Press gate (1) off of drive cable (2).
Drive cables (2) are marked with
L = left.
R = right.