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Necessary preliminary tasks

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IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Fig 1: Locating Water Drain Hoses
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IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.
IMPORTANT: Mixed installation of the Velcro-type connection is not permitted.

In order to avoid mixed installation, remove the old Velcro-type material and attach the new Velcro-type material.

New and old Velcro-type fasteners differ in color:

Black: Old Velcro-type fastener

White: -New Velcro-type fastener

Only black/black or white/white pairings are permitted.

Fig 2: Locating Velcro-Type Connection
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Installation: 

If necessary, remove fabric adhesive tape.

To stop grating noises, secure all screws (1) prior to installation with plastic washers (2).

If the standard screws can no longer grip, use "repair screws" (have larger threads).

IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when fitting the glass slide/tilt sunroof.
INITIALIZE  glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Washers With Screw
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