Removing complete sliding/tilting sunroof

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE BELLOWS FOR THE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .
• Refer to REMOVING GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING SIDE TRIM PANEL, REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to TRIM OF THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL AT LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT SUN VISORS .
• Refer to REMOVING COUNTER SUPPORTS FOR SUN VISOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT VANITY MIRROR LIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR MIRROR .
• Refer to LOWERING THE HEADLINING WITH THE SLIDING/TILTING SUNROOF .

• Detach all 4 water drain hoses (1)  (arrows).
• Disconnect the plug connections (2)  of the engines and unclip the associated cables.
• Disconnect plug connections (3)  of the head airbags and unclip the respective cables and tie them to the side.

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Heavy component  .
  Heavy components can lead to injury or damage  .

  • Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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• Protect slide/tilt sunroof from falling together with a second person.
• Release all screws along areas (1)  .
• Lower the sliding/tilting sunroof with the assistance of a second person and remove from the vehicle through the front passenger door.