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Sunroof / Moonroof Panel: Service and Repair






Panel

Panel 1






1 Sunroof Frame

2 Trim

- Position panel 1.

- Unclip trim at center, moving it to side.

3 Panel 1

Removal:

- Position panel.

- Remove trim - 2 - sideways from tilting mechanism.

- Remove screws - 4 - and remove panel upward.

Do not move the sunroof when the cover is removed otherwise this will damage, for example, scratch, the wind deflector.

Installing:

- Lay panel in installation position on tilting mechanism and lightly install screws - 3 -.

- Close panel and adjust it according to gap pattern.

- Tighten the front screws first and then the rear screws - 4 - alternating from side to side.

- Then tighten the center screws to 4.5 Nm.

- Press trim onto tilting mechanisms again.

- Perform an adaptation. Refer to => [ Motor Adaptation ] Testing and Inspection.

4 Screws

Pay close attention to the three tightening sequences front, rear and center.

4.5 Nm

Cover Tightening Sequence 1

- Tighten the screws to the tightening specification in sequence 1, 2 and 3 after adjusting.






Panel 2






1 Sunroof Frame

2 Spacer Discs

3 Bolt

4.5 Nm

4 Panel 2

Removal:

Before removing panel 2, panel 3 must be removed.

- After removing panel 3, guide panel 1 all the way back.

Push rotary switch beyond comfort setting.

- Remove left and right screws - 3 - from above.

There are two spacer discs - 2 - under attachment points to adjust cover 2 height.

Remove these after panel has also be removed so they do not fall into guide channels and disrupt function.

- Run panel 1 into "tilted" position.

- Remove left and right screws - 5 - from tilting mechanism rail.

Small markings are applied to plastic edge of panel that make it easier to find screw positions.

- Pull trim in slightly and remove screws below.

- Remove panel upward.

- When installing, proceed as follows:

Before inserting panel 2, reinsert spacer discs at front attachment points between cover attachment surfaces 2 and sunroof frame.

- Insert panel according to its attachment positions.

- Lightly pull inner seal inward and lightly tighten side screws.

- Insert rear panel 3 and lightly tighten screws.

- Close panel 3.

- Run panel 1 into "tilted" position.

- Lightly install front screws from above through spacer discs.

- Close panel 1.

- Adjust panel 2 according to gap chart.

- Tighten the screws on the side - 5 - to 4.5 Nm.

- Run panel 1 into "tilted" position.

- Tighten front screws to 4.5 Nm.

- Close panel 1 and panel 3 and check adjustment. Refer to => [ Glass Sunroof Panel, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Perform an adaptation on covers 1 and 3. Refer to => [ Motor Adaptation ] Testing and Inspection.

5 Bolt

4.5 Nm

Cover 2 Spacer Discs






- Distance disc must be inserted between panel 2 and sunroof frame 4 for height adjustment.

Screw Markings






There are small markings on panel edges to make it easier to find panel securing screws.

- Lightly pull inner seal back under markings - arrow - and remove screws below.

Inner seal is not shown in illustration.

Panel 3






1 Sunroof Frame

2 Trim

Removal:

- Position panel 3.

- Unclip trim in center and move slightly to side.

- Slide trim back until it can be removed from keyhole-shaped hole.

Installing:

- Installation of each trim panel occurs in reverse sequence. This engages trim in panel.

3 Panel 3

Removal:

- Position panel 3.

Small markings (3 each) applied to plastic edge of panel that make it easier to find screw positions.

- For removal, remove side securing screws.

- Remove panel 3 upward.

- Installing:

- Insert cover with tilted tilting mechanism according to attachment points.

- Lightly tighten side screws on panel 3.

- Close cover and check adjustment. Refer to => [ Glass Sunroof Panel, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Perform an adaptation 3 on the panel. Refer to => [ Motor Adaptation ] Testing and Inspection.

- Insert side trim panels.

4 Bolt

4.5 Nm

Trim, Removing

- Position panel.

- Pull trim - 1 - slightly to side with small hook in center.






- Slide trim panel back slightly and remove it sideways from panel.






Installing Panel






- When installing, insert the trim into the key hole - arrow - and push it forward.

- Press side trim panel into catch on panel.