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Removal and Replacement






Sun roof

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Ignition off




Ignition off.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Wait 1 minute before starting work.

Removal

Removing the sun roof




Remove the headlining as described in Headlining with sun roof Service and Repair.

Remove:
- the 4 drain hoses
- the connector from the electric motor / sun roof module (SRM).

Remove:
- the electric motor / sun roof module (SRM).




- the 10 screws for the sun roof frame.

Note! Note the position and dimensions of all spacers and screws.

Lower the sun roof. Remove the sun roof from the vehicle.

Note! 2 people are required for this task.

Removing sun roof components

Remove:
- the sun roof glass. See Glass sun roof Service and Repair.
- the wind deflector. See: Wind deflector sunroof Service and Repair
- the sun visor / inner sun roof. See Sun visor/inner cover sun roof Service and Repair.

Installation

Installing sun roof

Note! 2 people are required for this task.





Hint: Position the screws, spacers and nylon washers on the frame before installing the sun roof.

Install the 10 M6 screws as follows:
1. 1 M6x16, with nylon washer
2. 1 M6x16, with nylon washer
3. 1 M6x16, with nylon washer
4. 1 M6x16, with nylon washer
5. 1 M6x25, with nylon washer and spacer, 20x6.5x6
6. 1 M6x25, with nylon washer and spacer, 20x6.5x6
7. 1 M6x35, with nylon washer and spacer, 20x6.5x20
8. 1 M6x35, with nylon washer and spacer, 20x6.5x20
9. 1 M6x35, with nylon washer and spacer, 20x6.5x20
10. 1 M6x35, with nylon washer and spacer, 20x6.5x20.
Guide in the sun roof in relation to the guide holes.
Tighten the screws in numerical order as illustrated. Tighten. See: Tightening torque, B5254T7 [1][2]Body and Frame.

Installing sun roof components

Install:
- the electric motor / control module. See: The electric motor / sun roof module (SRM). Service and Repair
- the connector.
Connect the 4 drain hoses.

Install:
- the sun visor / inner sun roof. See: Sun visor/inner cover sun roof Service and Repair
- the wind deflector. See: Wind deflector sunroof Service and Repair
- the sun roof glass. See: Glass sun roof Service and Repair.

Finishing

Adjusting and checking the sun roof
Adjust the sun roof glass. See: Sun roof Adjustments.
Check for leakage. See: Leak testing the sun roof Testing and Inspection.
Install the headlining. See: Headlining with sun roof Service and Repair.

New calibration of electric motor / sun roof module (SRM)
When installing a new electric motor / control module, perform new calibration. See: Electric motor / sun roof module (SRM), calibration Electric Motor/Sun Roof Module (SRM), Calibration.

Recalibration of electric motor / sun roof module (SRM)
When installing a previously used electric motor / control module, perform recalibration. See: Electric motor / sun roof module (SRM), calibration Electric Motor/Sun Roof Module (SRM), Calibration.