Sunroof Motor -V1-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, Q3 SPORTBACK: Removing

• Open the sunroof shade completely.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Remove the front interior lamp/reading lamp. Refer to FRONT INTERIOR LAMP/READING LAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right sun visors. Refer to SUN VISOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the sun visor center support. Refer to SUN VISOR CENTER SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Unclip the cover -1- using the clip release lever -arrows A, B, C- by carefully inserting the clip release lever between the windshield and the cover.

-- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

-- Disengage the front of the cover -1- and remove it toward the rear.

Continuation: 

-- Remove the left and right A-pillar upper trim panel. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right front roof grab handle. Refer to ROOF GRAB HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- To avoid dirtying the headliner, clean the Removal Wedge: T40233  .

-- Push the Removal Wedge: T40233  between the sunroof frame -1- and the headliner.

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-- Using the Removal Wedge: T40233  , loosen the front of the headliner from the sunroof frame -arrows-.

-- Lower the front headliner slightly.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the sunroof motor -2-.

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-- Release and disconnect the connector -1-.