Installing Frame For Sliding Roof

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Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Roof Frame Position

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Insert sliding roof frame -1- with an assistant into the passenger compartment through the door aperture and position at the screw-mounting points.
Position the fastening screw -3- of the sliding roof frame at the side and tighten by hand.

Fig 2: Securing Sliding Roof Frame
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Position the fastening screws -2- on the sliding roof frame at the front and tighten by hand.
Align sliding roof frame -1- accordingly and tighten fastening screws -1, 2- . Tightening torque → Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7 ftlb.) → Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7 ftlb.)
Connect electric plug connection for sunroof motor -arrow A- . The locking tabs must engage on both sides when the connection is made.

Fig 3: Connecting Sunroof Motor Plug Connection
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Push the water drain hoses at the front -1- and rear -2- onto the water drain brackets of the frame for the sliding roof.

Fig 4: Pushing Water Drain Hose
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