Installing the gate pair for the glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Attach the cover gate (1) to the gate and fold towards the rear.

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Move the drive carriage forward while feeding the lever (1) into the guide (2).

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Hold the lid gate (1) at the bolt (arrow) and move the drive carriage (2) to the vent position.

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Attach control lever to gate.

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Fold the control lever (1) towards the rear and insert it into the guide rail.

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Position the spacer (1) of the control lever in the guide rail.

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Move the gate (1) towards the rear.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure that water channel is pushed back as well. If necessary, secure the water channel with a cord so that it can be pulled out again later.
In this process, press down the lever (2) to ensure it correctly runs into the rail in this area (A).
Move the gate (1) towards the rear until the recess for the stop (2) is exposed.

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Insert the stop (2).

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Move the gate to the vent position.
Pull out the water channel and tighten the screws (1) to the left and right.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Carriage, water channel, to connecting element
M5 Replace screw.	Tightening Torque	3.8 Nm

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Follow-up work