Panorama Sunroof, Cleaning And Lubricating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Cleaning- and Lubricating Tool VAS 6764
  Fig 1: Cleaning And Lubricating Tool VAS 6764

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• Cartridge Gun VAG 1628
  Fig 2: Cartridge Gun VAG 1628

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• Adhesive lubricating paste G 060 751 A2
• Special Krytox lubricating paste G 052 141 A2
• Cleaning solution D 009 401 04
• Shop vacuum, such as Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner
• Brush
• Fine-pored sponge
• Measuring container

-- Open the glass panel all the way.

Cleaning the Glass Panel Edges

-- Remove any remaining grease and dirt on the front and side edges of the glass panel -arrows- using the cleaning solution D 009 401 04 and a lint-free cloth.

Fig 3: Remove Grease And Remaining Dirt From Glass Panel Seal

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Roof Frame Seal, Sealing and Lubricating

-- Remove any grease and dirt residue on the roof frame seal -arrows- using cleaning solution D 009 401 04 and a lint-free cloth.

Fig 4: Applying A Thin Layer Of Krytox Paste

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-- Thinly apply the special lubricating paste G 052 141 A2 with a fine-pored sponge on the roof frame seal -arrows-.

Clean and Lubricate the Guide Rails

• Open the glass panel all the way.

-- If necessary, remove sand and fine pollen from the guide rails with a shop vacuum.

-- Insert the cleaning and lubricating tool in the rear of the guide rail -1- and turn it 90° into the rail profile -2-.

Fig 5: Cleaning Guide Rail Using Cleaning And Lubricating Tool VAS 6764

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-- Move it into the center of the guide rail opening -3-, turn it 90° again -4- and remove the tool -5-.

-- Same as the previous step, clean the front area of the guide rail. To do this, insert the cleaning and lubricating tool in the front of the guide rail (near the wind deflector) and move to the center of the guide rail.

-- Perform several times depending on the amount of debris in the opening.

-- Remove the collected grease and remaining dirt from the guide rail with a lint-free cloth.

-- Turn the cleaning- and lubricating tool -1- onto the thread for the lubricant cartridge G 060 751 A2 -2- and insert into the cartridge gun VAG 1628 -3-.

Fig 6: Inserting Cartridge Into Cartridge Gun

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-- Insert the cartridge gun with the cleaning- and lubricating tool at the front of the guide rail -1- and turn 90° into the rail profile -2-.

Fig 7: Applying Adhesive Lubricating Paste

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-- Move the cartridge gun evenly to the rear -3- and while constantly operating the trigger, apply the adhesive lubricating paste G 060 751 A2 into the guide rail.

-- Turn the cartridge gun 90° -4- and remove near the open glass panel -5-.

Clean and Lubricate the Slotted Guide Rail Guide

• Open the glass panel all the way.

-- Remove the grease and remaining dirt on the slotted guide rail guide with a lint-free cloth.

-- Open and close the sunroof and completely open the glass panel again.

-- Apply the adhesive lubricating paste G 060 751 A2 with a paint brush into the slotted guide rail guide -arrow-.

Fig 8: Applying Lubricant G 060 751 A2

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-- Remove any excess lubricant on the slotted guide rail guide and in the guide rail with a cloth.

Cleaning and Lubricating the Sunroof Motor Locking Hook

-- Position the glass panel.

-- From the vehicle interior: remove any remaining grease and dirt on the sunroof motor locking hook with a lint-free cloth.

-- Apply the adhesive lubricating paste G 060 751 A2 on the sunroof motor locking hook -arrow- with a paint brush.

Fig 9: Identifying Sunroof Motor Locking Pin

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-- Remove any excess lubricant with a lint-free cloth.

-- Open and close the sunroof completely and check for lubricant deposits once more on all lubrication places.

Check the Water Drain for Debris

-- Open the glass panel all the way.

-- Pour water into the guide rail near the open glass panel -arrow- using a measuring container -1-.

Fig 10: Draining Water From Guide Rail Near Glass Cover

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-- Check on the underside of vehicle to see if the water comes out in the front and rear wheel housing areas.

-- If no water comes out at the respective areas: Clean the water drains. (repair procedure).