Removing Roof Assembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Roof Assembly Position

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Release plug connection for roof assembly -1- (-arrows A- ) and disconnect it -arrows B- .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Roof Assembly Plug Connection
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Loosen support on the closing aid.
1. 2.1. Unscrew fastening nut -1- on the support -2- .
2. 2.2. Detach support -2- from the closing aid -3- -arrow- .
  
  Fig 3: Loosening Support On Closing Aid
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Remove sound absorber at the left and right.
1. 3.1. Unscrew fixing clip -1- (-arrow A- ) and remove sound absorber -2- (-arrow B- ).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Sound Absorber
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Remove rear water drains and drive outlet pipes on roof assembly.
1. 4.1. Pull rear water drain -1 and 2- at the left and right off the roof assembly -arrows- .
2. 4.2. Pull adhesive tape -3- off the drive outlet pipe -4- at the left and right.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Rear Water Drains And Drive Outlet Pipes On Roof Assembly
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Pull front water drain -1- at the left and right off the roof assembly -arrow- .

Fig 6: Removing Front Water Drains On Roof Assembly
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Unclip contact plate for sun visor -1- at the left and right on the sun visor retaining bracket -arrow- .

Fig 7: Loosening Sun Visor Contact Plate At Left And Right On Roof Assembly
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NOTE:
Incorrect procedure
- Risk of damage to paintwork
→ Do not use tools with sharp edges.

→ Cover the area you are working on.

→ Do not use aggressive cleaning agents/solvents.
To protect the paint from damage, generously mask the rear left roof pillar -Bereich A- .

Fig 8: Masking Rear Left Roof Pillar
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Loosen the roof assembly.
1. 8.1. Cover the switch panel.
2. 8.2. Move both seat backrests flat and back.
  NOTE:
  Unscrewing all fastening screws before loosening the roof assembly
  - Risk of damage to roof assembly
  → To secure the roof assembly, only loosen three fastening screws on the left and right side by up to two turns.
3. 8.3. Loosen three fastening screws -2- on the left and right side only by up to two turns and completely undo the remaining fastening screws -2- at the sides on the roof assembly -1- -arrow- .
4. 8.4. Undo front fastening screws -2- on the roof assembly -1- (-arrow- ).
5. 8.5. Undo rear fastening nuts -3- -arrow- .
6. 8.6. Loosen roof assembly -1- at the front left and right close to the water drain connections using a plastic wedge.
7. 8.7. Undo the three remaining fastening screws -2- on each side -arrow- .
  
  Fig 9: Loosening Roof Assembly
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NOTE:
Roof assembly moved in and out incorrectly
- Risk of damage to components in passenger compartment
→ Four people are required to move the roof assembly in and out.
Move the roof assembly out.
1. 9.1. Press the roof assembly -1- inwards -arrow B- .
2. 9.2. Move the roof assembly -1- off the threaded bolts in the rear area and push it forward towards the windscreen -arrow A- .
  Information
  
  Make sure not to damage the metal clips -2- when moving the roof assembly out.
3. 9.3. Tip the front right of the roof assembly -1- diagonally downwards -arrow B- and move it backwards out of the vehicle -arrow C- .
  
  Fig 10: Moving Roof Assembly Out
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