Tilting Mechanism Guide Rail, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the sliding sunroof tilting mechanism. Refer to SLIDING SUNROOF TILTING MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the inner seal -3- from the sunroof frame near the retaining bracket.

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Depending on Version:

-- Loosen the threaded connection -1- using the 5 mm Socket by counterholding the nuts -2- with a 5 mm open end wrench.

NOTE:

The nuts can also be counterheld using needle nose pliers.

-- Remove the nuts -2- using the 5 mm Socket.

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-- Remove the support bracket -1- upward.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Tilt the tilting mechanism guide -1- out of the inner guide rail and remove it upward -arrow-.