Cut Out Panoramic Sliding Roof Frame - AR77.21-P-0801-01LWE

Model 213 

with code 413 (Automatic panoramic sliding sunroof) 

Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Shields (222 589 01 31 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Cutting Blade (124 589 02 63 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)

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1. Cover front roller sun blind with clean rag.

   If panoramic sliding roof frame is reused.

   Do not soil roller sun blind when removing.

   Always replace soiled roller sun blind.

2. Unscrew bolts (2) on left and right front mounting console (1) and remove mounting consoles (1).
3. Unscrew bolts (4) on left and right stepped wedge (3) and remove stepped wedges (3).

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4. Remove electrical wiring harness (6) from basic carrier (7).
5. Unscrew bolts (5) from basic carrier (7).

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6. Determine dimensions (A and B) with feeler gauge on left and right side of vehicle between panoramic sliding roof frame (8) and front roof rack mount (9) and note.

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7. Protect adjacent pain surfaces against damage with shield plates and duct tape.

   Cover adjacent paint surfaces with shields when cutting.

   Otherwise the paint can be damaged.

8. Cut adhesive bead (11) on panoramic sliding roof (8) starting at outside using multicutter and cutting blade.
9. Lift rear area of panoramic sliding roof frame (8) with assembly wedge (13).
10. Guide cutting wire (12) as shown from outside between panoramic sliding roof frame (8) and center roof frame (14).

    Helper required.

11. Cut side adhesive beads (15) in direction of arrow (arrows A) with cutting wire.
12. Guide cutting wire in area (B) from outside toward inside.

    Helper required.

13. Guide cutting wire in area (C) below panoramic sliding roof frame (8).
14. Cut front adhesive beads (15) from left to right with cutting wire.

    Ensure that the inner components of the panoramic sliding roof frame (8) are not damaged.

    Otherwise the panoramic sliding roof frame (8) must be replaced.

15. Remove panoramic sliding roof frame (8).

    Helper required.

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