Panorama Sliding Sunroof Insert, Checking, Cleaning And Lubricating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Grease -G 060 751 A2-
• Special Krytox Lubricating Paste -G 052 141 A2-
• Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-
• Cleaning/Lubricating Tool -VAS6764-

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• Cartridge Gun :VAG1628 

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• Industrial vacuum cleaner, for example, :VAS5128 
• Measuring container
• Commercially available brush: approximately 15 mm wide and angled with workshop tools to approximately 40°
• Fine-pored sponge, for example, a tailored household sponge without a scrubbing pad

-- Open the glass panel all the way.

-- Based on a visual inspection, identify which lubricant is in the guide rail area.

• White/gray lubricant G 060 751 A2: clean and lubricate according to the existing description below.
• No white/gray lubricant: operate the sliding sunroof and close completely. Noises that are different from the normal running noises must not occur; for example rattling, squeaking, clicking and vibrations.

Cleaning and lubricating the roof insert is a repair procedure and should be charged separately.

Protect the vehicle interior from dirt.

Only applies to sunroof versions with White/Gray Lubricant -G 060 751 A2- :

Procedure Step 1 - Cleaning and Lubricating the Guide Rails 

-- Open the sunroof shade completely.

-- Open the glass panel all the way.

-- First remove any loose dirt residue from the guide rail using an industrial vacuum cleaner.

-- Insert the :VAS6764  in the rear of the guide rail -1- and turn it 90° into the rail profile -2-.

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-- Pull until in the center of the guide rail opening -3-, and turn back to 90° -4- and remove the tool -5-.

-- At the same time as the previous step clean the front area of the guide rail. To so this insert the grease stone in the front area of the guide rail (near the wind deflector) and pull to the center of the guide rail.

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

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

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

-- Install the :VAS6764  -1- on the threads of the Lubricant Cartridge -G 060 751 A2- -2- and insert in the :VAG1628  -3-.

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-- Install the cartridge gun with the cleaning/lubricating tool on the front end of the guide rail -1- and turn it 90° into the rail profile -2-.

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-- Pull the cartridge gun evenly rearward -3- and apply Grease -G 060 751 A2- in the guide rail.

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

-- Repeat the lubrication process on the opposite side of the vehicle.

Procedure Step 2 - Cleaning and Lubricating the Glass Panel Slotted Glide Rail 

Glass panel opened all the way.

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

-- Open and close the sliding sunroof and then completely open the glass panel again. The grease is distributed in the guide rails when opening and closing. The excess lubricant that has accumulated can be used to lubricate the slotted guide rail guide.

-- Lubricate the glass panel slotted glide rail -arrow- using Lubricating Paste -G 060 751 A2- and a brush.

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-- Remove excess lubricant on the slotted guide rail guide and in the guide rail using a lint-free cloth.

-- Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

Procedure: Step 3 - Cleaning and Lubricating the Sunroof Mechanism Locking Hook 

-- Position the glass panel.

-- From the vehicle interior outward: remove the grease and remaining dirt from the sunroof motor locking hooks with a lint-free cloth.

-- Lubricate the locking lever -arrow- using Lubricating Paste -G 060 751 A2- and a brush.

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-- Remove excess lubricant from the locking lever with a lint-free cloth.

-- Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

-- Open and close the sunroof completely and check for any residual lubricant on all lubrication points one more time.

Procedure Step 4 - Cleaning the Glass Panel: 

-- Open the glass panel all the way.

-- Remove grease and dirt residue on the front and side glass panel wheels -arrows- using Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04- and a lint-free cloth.

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Procedure: Step 5 - Roof Frame Seal, Cleaning and Lubricating 

Glass panel opened all the way.

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

-- Lubricate the roof frame seal -arrows- using Special Krytox Lubricating Paste -G 052 141 A2- and a fine-pore sponge. Make sure that there are no rough deposits visible.

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Procedure: Step 6 - Cleaning the Wind Deflector 

Glass panel opened all the way.

-- Clean the wind deflector net and frame -1- using a sponge and soapy water.

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-- Remove any loose residual dirt from the wind deflector shaft -arrows- using an industrial vacuum cleaner.

Procedure: Step 7 - Check the Water Drains for Debris 

Glass panel opened all the way.

-- Drain the water from the guide rail near the open glass cover -arrow- into a measuring container -1-. Work carefully so that water does not flow into the vehicle interior. Pay attention that the water spreads in both directions so that both water drains can be checked.

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-- Check on the vehicle underside that water flows out in the area of the front as well as the rear wheel housing.

-- Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

-- If no water flows out of the appropriate areas, clean the water drain hoses. Refer to WATER DRAIN HOSES, CLEANING .