Removing Frame For Sliding Roof

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Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Roof Frame Position

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Disconnect water drain hoses at the front -1- and rear -2- from the water drain brackets of the frame for the sunroof.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Water Drain Hoses
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Press in locking tabs on both sides -arrows A- and pull off the electric plug connection for the sunroof motor -arrow B- .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Sunroof Motor Plug Connection
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NOTE:
Sliding-roof frame removed/fitted incorrectly
- Risk of damage to seats
→ Fold rear seat assembly over and tilt the front-seat backrests back.
Unscrew the fastening screws -2- at the front of the sliding roof frame -1- .
Undo the fastening screws -3- from the frame for the sliding roof -1- at the sides.
Remove the sliding roof frame -1- with an assistant and pull it out of the passenger compartment through the door aperture.

Fig 4: Loosening Sliding Roof Frame

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