Disassembling Frame For Sliding Roof

Information 

• For model year 2005 a new sliding roof frame and air deflector are being used. This can be retrofitted in all vehicles (model years). 
• The new plastic air deflector can also be installed into old sliding roof frames. Also use damping rubbers for sliding/tilting roof trim and washers for the sliding roof frame. 
• Placing washers under the sliding roof frame or new frame will lower the frame and will require the use of 30 mm long fastening screws during installation. 
• For the procedure see:  → 602837 DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING FRAME FOR SLIDING ROOF .
  Fig 1: Overview Of Sliding Roof Frame

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1. Press in left and right locking tabs of the frame clip -1-  and remove it from the sliding roof frame -2-  .
   Fig 2: Pressing Out Frame Clip

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2. Press locking tabs together -Arrows A-  and remove seal -1-  from sliding roof frame -2- -Arrow B-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Seal

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3. Remove holder for transverse strut -1-  on sliding roof frame -2-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Transverse Strut Holder

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4. Remove fastening nuts -1-  from sliding roof frame -2-  , inspect them and replace if necessary.
   Fig 5: Removing Fastening Nut

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