Cut Out Front Fixed Element Of Panoramic Sliding Sunroof - AR77.21-P-0803-01MFA

Model 118, 177 

with code 413 (Automatic panoramic sliding sunroof) 

	Risk of injury  from cutting wire tearing or becoming hot and from splinters of glass when cutting out bonded windows	Wear protective gloves and safety glasses.	AS67.00-Z-0004-01A
	Risk of injury  due to snapping or warming up of cutting wire and due to splinters when cutting out glued panoramic roofs	Wear cut-proof gloves and safety glasses.	AS77.21-Z-0002-01A

Fig 1: Identifying Set Of Shields (222 589 01 31 00)

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1. Saw off an approx. 5 mm to 10 mm wide strip (A) from front edge of front fixed element (1).

   Saw carefully.

   Otherwise the top seal (2) and the windshield can be damaged.

   Observe cutting depth when sawing.

   Otherwise, front panoramic sliding sunroof frame can be damaged.

   Use oscillating saw with round sawing blade.

2. Saw off an approx. 5 mm to 10 mm wide strip (B) from the left or right edge of the front fixed element (1).

   Observe cutting depth when sawing.

   Otherwise, front panoramic sliding sunroof frame can be damaged.

   Use oscillating saw with round sawing blade.

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3. Cut adhesive bead (3) with cutting wire in direction of arrow.

   Cover adjacent paint surfaces with set of shields when cutting.

   Otherwise paint can be damage by cutting wire.

   Helper required.

4. Remove front fixed element (1) from panoramic sliding sunroof frame.

   Helper required.