Necessary preliminary work

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Remove GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER AT REAR

Unclip water channel (1) in direction of arrow (A) and lift off in direction of arrow (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Water Channel

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to water gutter carrier.

Carefully unclip water gutter (1) upwards out of carrier (2).

Fig 2: Unclipping Water Gutter Upwards

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Installation note:

Insert spring (arrow) onto water channel pivot point.

Make sure spring is correctly positioned in water gutter.

Fig 3: Locating Spring

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Installation note:

Before clipping in place, fold water channel (1) over in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Folding Water Channel

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Installation note:

Observe assembly sequence:

Check water gutter for spring tension.

Suspend spring in water gutter carrier
Press water gutter onto glass slide/tilt sunroof
Clip pivot point (bearing) of water gutter into carrier

Fig 5: Pressing Water Gutter Onto Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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