Removing Switch For Sliding Roof

Remove ignition key.

1. Remove cover for interior light. From side of windscreen, grasp centre of bulb cover and pull down. Unclip light unit cover and undo both fastening screws.
   Fig 1: Removing Cover For Interior Light

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2. Open the glasses compartment and undo both fastening screws.
3. Detach roof console around sliding roof switch on roof liner and allow it to hang down to the front.

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   • The number of plug connections can vary, depending on the vehicle equipment. Disconnect all plug connections for removing the roof console. 
4. Press the electric connector -1-  on the printed circuit board -a-  and unplug.
   Fig 2: Pressing Electric Connector On Printed Circuit Board

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5. Press the electric connector -2-  on the control unit for the garage door opener -a-  and unplug.
   Fig 3: Pressing Electric Connector Control Unit For Garage Door Opener

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6. Disconnect the electric connector -3-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Electric Connector

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7. Press electric connector -4-  on the passenger compartment sensor -a-  and unplug.
   Fig 5: Pressing Electric Connector On Passenger Compartment Sensor

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8. Disconnect the electric connector -5-  .
   Fig 6: Removing Electric Connector

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9. Detach the roof console and place it on a suitable surface to avoid scratches or other similar damage.
10. Pull off the foam from the plug connection and carefully separate the tie-wrap.
    Fig 7: Separating Tie-Wrap

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11. Disconnect the plug connection.
12. Disconnect the electrical plug connection on the sliding roof switch.
13. Carefully disconnect the retaining stop -A-  and pull out the switch from above -B-  .
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Retaining Stop Switch

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