Removal and installation of the sun roof headlining - ra77001400050x(0050)

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A. Steel sliding/tilting roof, B. Glass sliding/tilting roof Model 140

Steel tilting/sliding roof
Glass tilting/sliding roof

Steel tilting/sliding roof

Fig 1: Identifying Steel Sliding Roof Components

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Tilting/sliding roof	open, unclip headliner with plastic wedge (Fig 1), pull out toward top and completely close tilting/sliding roof.
Slider (Fig 1)	position horizontally and completely open tilting/sliding roof.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Installation note

When installing insert tube into guide on head-liner (Fig 2). Move tilting/sliding roof half way up and check to ensure that side covers move in and out properly (Fig 2).

Glass tilting/sliding roof

Fig 2: Identifying Glass Sliding Roof Components

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Tilting/sliding roof	move to raised position.
Tilting bracket (Fig 2)	unlock at transport bridge using screwdriver.
Tilting/sliding roof	open fully.
Headliner (Fig 2)	lift out.
Reinstall	in opposite order.