Removing Drive Mechanism For Roof Assembly (Panorama Roof)

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle. 
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 

1. Measure the distance of the rails (dimension -X-  ) using the Telescopic Measuring Rod Nr. 126 Pos. 1  between the two bores -1-  in front of the rear end and write it down.

   Alternatively, the roof assembly can be positioned and secured like the Targa roof on the Retaining Frame 9695  using the Holder 9695/1  on the WE1082 Transmission Jack VAG 1383 A.

   Fig 1: Measuring Distance Of Rails

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2. Remove the rear end -1-  from the frame -3-  .
   1. 2.1. Disconnect wiring harness from the rear end.
   2. 2.2. Unscrew screws -2-  .
   3. 2.3. Cut the sealing cord -5-  between the guide rails -3-  and rear end -1-  with a knife.
   4. 2.4. Pull the complete rear end -1-  with the operating cables and sun blind sliders -4-  off the frame -3-  towards the rear -arrow-  .
      Fig 2: Removing Rear End

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3. Pull the drive mechanism for the front panel -1-  together with the operating cables and drivers -3-  towards the rear and out of the guide rails.
   Fig 3: Removing Powered Sunroof Mechanism

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