Necessary preliminary work

• Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF 
• Remove both floating headlinings
• Remove REAR CROSSMEMBER 

Carefully bend up the locking tabs.

Carefully press down end stops (1) on left and right and unclip in inward direction from guide channel.

Installation note: 

Engage end stops (1) at front and clip into place by applying a lot of pressure. Check that end stop is correctly seated in relation to guide channel. If necessary, carefully bend end stop upwards.

Fig 1: Pressing Down End Stops

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Carefully bend back the locking tabs.

Unclip floating roofliner cover plate (1) from slider for front sun shield.

Remove floating roofliner cover plate (1) upwards from locking lever (2).

Installation note: 

In the event of damage, the faulty parts must be replaced.

Fig 2: Identifying Floating Roofliner Cover Plate And Locking Lever

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Pull mechanism for floating roofliner towards rear out of guide channel:

1. Sliders for floating roofliner
2. Locking lever for floating roofliner
3. Rear drive cable plate with drive cable

Fig 3: Identifying Floating Roofliner, Locking Lever And Rear Drive Cable Plate

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Installation note: 

Ensure correct installation sequence:

1. Sliders for floating roofliner
2. Locking lever for floating roofliner
3. Rear drive cable plate with drive cable
   Fig 4: Identifying Floating Roofliner Sliders, Locking Lever And Drive Cable Plate

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Slide in locking lever for the floating headliner (3) and to Open locking lever (1) with screwdriver.

Slide rear drive cable plate (2) into locking lever.

Fig 5: Sliding Rear Drive Cable Plate

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Installation note: 

Observe GREASE INSTRUCTIONS  for replacement parts.