Completely installing the sliding/tilting sunroof
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- Before installing, secure all the screws (1) with plastic washers (2), to avoid a creaking noise.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.
- Insert the sliding/tilting sunroof through the front passenger door into the vehicle with the help of a support person and position it.
- When installing it, ensure that no cables are clamped.
- Screw in all screws along the line (1) by several turns.
- Insert the special tool 2 354 941
and align the panoramic glass sunroof (1) with the roof.
- Tighten all screws along the marked areas (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Slide/tilt sunroof frame to body M6 Tightening Torque 5.4 Nm - Connect all 4 water drain hoses (1) (arrows).
- Clip in wiring harness (2) on the clips.
- Connect the connector (3) of the engines and clip in the corresponding cable.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HEADLINING (WITH SLIDING/TILTING SUNROOF) (LOWERED) .
- Refer to TRIMMING OF THE 3RD INSTALLING THE BRAKE LIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
- Refer to INSTALLING ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORT .
- Refer to INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL .
- Refer to ADJUSTING GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE BELLOWS FOR THE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .
- Refer to INITIALIZING THE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .