Remove slide/tilt sunroof completely

Preliminary work 

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

• Pull off all 4 water drain hoses (1) (arrows).
• Unclip wiring harness (2) on the holders.
• Disconnect the plug connections (3) of engines and unclip the corresponding cable.

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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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• Secure slide/tilt sunroof from falling with the help of an auxiliary person.
• Release all the screws along the line (1).
• Lower the slide/tilt sunroof with the assistance of an auxiliary person and remove from the vehicle through the front passenger door.