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Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof (4' Series Coupe)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: The assistance of a second person is required when removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Removed glass slide/tilt sunroof must only be placed on a level support.

Do not place glass slide/tilt sunroof on cross member.

Place glass slide/tilt sunroof broadly across side frame.

WARNING: During the following work the head airbag must not be damaged.
A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.
A damaged head airbag must be REPLACED .

Remove felt (1) on the left and right.

Installation note: 

Felt must be rebonded.

Without felt, there is a risk of damage to the sliding head liner.

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IMPORTANT: Lay out protective mats to protect the interior against shavings from the drilled-out rivets and damage.

Drill out rivets (1) and remove holder (2).

If necessary, press off rivet heads with special tool 2 348 128  and remove.

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding components when removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Completely remove the glass slide/tilt sunroof through the front passenger door:

Installation note: 

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop groaning noises, secure all screws (1) prior to installation with plastic washers (2).

If the standard screws can no longer grip, use "repair screws" (have larger threads).

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IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when installing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Installation note: 

To align glass slide/tilt sunroof to body aperture, insert the screws and tighten loosely.

Glass slide/tilt sunroof must still be able to move in the body aperture.

On account of leaks, glass slide/tilt sunroof must be exactly aligned to body aperture.

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Insert special tool 2 354 941  in centring bore (left and right) up to limit position in glass slide/tilt sunroof and body.

Tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 54 12 02AZ .

Remove special tool 2 354 941  .

INITIALIZE  glass slide/tilt sunroof.