Panorama Sunroof, Cleaning And Lubricating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Brush
• Fine-pored sponge
• Shop vacuum i.e. Wet And Dry Vacuum Cleaner
• Adhesive lubricating paste G 060 751 A2
• Spray lubricant G 060 751 A3
• Special Krytox lubricating paste G 052 141 A2
• Cleaning solution D 009 401 04
• Hand Cartridge Gun VAG 1628
  Fig 1: Cartridge Gun VAG 1628

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• Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621
  Fig 2: Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621

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-- Open the sunroof frame entirely.

-- Open the front glass panel completely.

Clean and Lubricate the Guide Rails 

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

-- Insert the Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621 in the rear of the guide rail -1- and turn it 90° into the rail profile -2-.

Fig 3: Using Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621

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-- Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621 Insert into the center of the guide rail opening -direction of arrow 3-, turn 90° -4- and remove the tool -5-.

-- Insert the Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621 in the front of the guide rail (near wind deflector) only -1- and turn it 90° into the rail profile -2-.

Fig 4: Using Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621

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-- Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621 Insert into the center of the guide rail opening -direction of arrow 3-, turn 90° -4- and remove the tool -5-.

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

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

-- Repeat the process for the opening on the opposite side of the vehicle.

-- Turn the Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621 -1- onto the lubricant cartridge G 060 751 A2 -2- thread and insert into the Cartridge Gun VAG 1628 -3-.

Fig 5: Lubricating Tool VAS 6621 -1-

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-- Insert the Cartridge Gun VAG 1628 using the Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621 on the rear end of the guide rail -1- and turn it 90° -2-.

Fig 6: Applying Lubricant on Guide Rail -1-, Tool -5-

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-- Pull the cartridge gun evenly to the front of the guide rail -direction of arrow 3- and use the cartridge gun to apply lubricating paste G 060 751 A2 to the guide rail.

-- Turn the Cartridge Gun VAG 1628 with the Cleaning and Lubricating Tool VAS 6621 90° -4- and remove it -5-.

-- Remove the excess lubricant from the guide rails with a lint-free cloth.

-- Repeat the process for the opening on the opposite side of the vehicle.

Clean and Lubricate Glass Cover Mechanism 

-- Drive the front glass cover into the first open stop position (>>Position 1<<).

-- Remove any remaining lubricant and contaminates from the glass cover mechanism with a lint-free cloth.

-- Spray lubricant G 060 751 A3 once vertically from above on the marked -arrows- joints.

Fig 7: Positioning 1 - Glass Cover

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-- Remove the excess spray lubricant on the glass cover mechanism with a lint-free cloth.

-- Repeat the process for the opening on the opposite side of the vehicle.

Clean and Lubricate Glass Cover Slotted Guide Rail Guide 

• Front glass cover is in the first open stop position (>>Position 1<<).

-- Remove any remaining lubricant and contaminates from the glass cover mechanism and the slotted guide rail guide in the vehicle interior with a lint-free cloth.

-- Press down on the rubber lip -1- by hand on the inside of the glass cover near the opening levers.

Fig 8: Identifying Rubber Lip -1-, Slotted Guide Rail Guide -2-

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-- Spray the designated areas of the opening lever -2- once vertically, so that the spray lubricant G 060 751 A3 can seep through into the underlying roller guide.

-- Remove the excess spray lubricant with a lint-free cloth.

-- Repeat the process for the opening on the opposite side of the vehicle.

Clean and Lubricate the Sliding Cams 

• Front glass cover is in the first open stop position (>>Position 1<<).

-- Remove any remaining lubricant and contaminates from the sliding cams on the front glass cover with a lint-free cloths.

-- Use a commercially available paint brush to apply lubricant G 060 751 A2 to the underside of the sliding cams -1-.

Fig 9: Apply Lubricant G 060 751 A2 To Underside Of Sliding Lobes

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

-- Repeat the process for the opening on the opposite side of the vehicle.

Clean and Lubricate Seals 

-- Open front glass cover completely and raise rear glass cover.

-- Remove any remaining lubricant and contaminates from the glass cover seals and roof frame seal -arrows- with cleaning solution and a lint-free cloth.

Fig 10: Clean Off Any Contaminants -Arrows-

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-- Apply special lubricant G 052 141 A2 >>thinly<< with a fine-pored sponge to the seals on the front and rear glass covers and roof frame seal -arrows-.

Fig 11: Front Glass Panel Seal -Arrows-

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-- Then perform a complete motion sequence and check again for excess lubricant on all lubrication places.