Removing and installing/replacing complete panorama glass roof (Cooper)

Special tools required:

2 354 941

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Preliminary work needed:

Lower ROOFLINER .

Removal:

Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).

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Detach front left/right water drain hoses.

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Detach rear left/right water drain hoses.

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Release cable clip (1).

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IMPORTANT: Two persons are required to help in removing the panorama glass roof.

Overview of panorama glass roof:

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Unscrew the screws (1).
An assistant must secure the panorama glass roof to prevent it falling.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding components when removing the panorama glass roof.

Unscrew the screws (2).
Carefully lower the panorama glass roof and remove from vehicle towards rear through tailgate opening.

Installation:

NOTE: To stop creakings, secure all screws (1) prior to installation with plastic washers (2).
If the standard screws can no longer grip, use "repair screws" (larger threads).

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IMPORTANT: Two persons are required to help in installing the panorama glass roof.

Panorama glass roof:

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Insert panorama glass roof and loosely tighten screws (1 and 2).

The panorama glass roof must still be able to shift in the body aperture.

IMPORTANT: Do not crush any cables when installing the panorama glass roof.

Panorama glass roof:

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NOTE: On account of leaks, the panorama glass roof must be exactly aligned to body aperture.

Insert special tool 2 354 941 into the center bores in panorama glass roof and body fully.

Panorama glass roof glides into place.

Tighten the screws.

Tightening torque 54 12 5AZ .

Attach cable clip (1).

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Attach rear left/right water drain hoses.

NOTE: Make sure water drain hoses are correctly seated.
Water ingress into passenger compartment is possible if water drain hoses are not correctly fitted.

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Attach front left/right water drain hoses.

NOTE: Make sure water drain hoses are correctly seated.
Water ingress into passenger compartment is possible if water drain hoses are not correctly fitted.

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Connect the connector (1).

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Required follow-up work:

Fit the HEADLINING .
INITIALIZE the panorama glass roof.

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .