Removing Frame For Sliding Roof

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CAUTION: Pointed or sharp objects

Risk of cracks, pricks or cuts

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Roof Frame

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Disconnect electric plug connections.
1. 1.1. Release electric plug connections -1- and pull them off -arrow- .
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection
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Loosen fastening nuts.
1. 2.1. Unscrew fastening nuts -1- on the roof assembly at the front and rear.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Roof Assembly Nuts
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Prepare front cover for removal.
Information

Cover adjacent areas.
- Cover accessories adjacent to the repair area on the vehicle.
- Cover any accessories remaining on the vehicle.
1. 3.1. Mark holes at the left and right.
  Windshield to front roof cover (D) Length 40 mm
  
  Roof pillar to front roof cover (E) Length 45 mm
  
  Sliding roof opening in front roof cover (A) Length 40 mm
  
  Front roof cover, center axis/right (B) Length 300 mm
  
  Front roof cover, center axis/left (C) Length 100 mm
  
  Fig 4: Marking Holes On Front Cover
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  Drill holes at the left and right using spotweld cutter Spotweld Cutter Nr. 128-2 .
2. 3.2. Cut slits parallel to the edge of the cover -1- Electric Panel Shears WE 1478 .
  
  Fig 5: Cutting Parallel Slits
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Prepare rear cover for removal.
Information

Cover adjacent areas.
- Cover accessories adjacent to the repair area on the vehicle.
- Cover any accessories remaining on the vehicle.
1. 4.1. Mark holes at the left and right.
  Roof pillar to rear roof cover (B) Length 45 mm
  
  Rear window to rear roof cover (A) Length 30 mm
  
  Fig 6: Marking Holes On Rear Cover
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2. 4.2. Drill holes at the left and right using spotweld cutter Spotweld Cutter Nr. 128-2 .
3. 4.3. Cut a slit parallel to the edge of the cover -1- Electric Panel Shears WE 1478 .
  
  Fig 7: Cutting A Parallel Slit
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Cut through beads of adhesive.
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Cover adjacent areas.
- Cover accessories adjacent to the repair area on the vehicle.
- Cover any accessories remaining on the vehicle.
1. 5.1. Cut through beads of adhesive on the front and rear covers -1- using Special electric cutter - Fine Special Electric Cutter - Fine WE 1137 complete with blade 207 (VAG 1561/22).
  
  Fig 8: Cutting Through Beads Of Adhesive
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Cut through inner bead of adhesive.
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Cover adjacent areas.
- Cover accessories adjacent to the repair area on the vehicle.
- Cover any accessories remaining on the vehicle.
1. 6.1. Cut through inner bead of adhesive all around the roof assembly -1- using Special electric cutter - Fine Special Electric Cutter - Fine WE 1137 .
  
  Fig 9: Cutting Through Inner Bead Of Adhesive
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Get another person to help you to remove the roof assembly.