Converting Frame For Sliding Roof

1. 1.1. Affix washers -1-  left and right at the fastening points of the sliding roof frame with Loctite 424.
   Fig 1: Installing Washers

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• For sliding roof frames converted for the new air deflector, the short spacer sleeves must be replaced by the long spacer sleeves. 

1. 2.1. Press and hold the tab -arrow-  on the spacer sleeves -1-  and remove from the sides of the sliding roof frame.
   Fig 2: Removing Short Spacer Sleeves

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1. 3.1. Insert spacer sleeves -1-  into the sides of the sliding roof frame; the tab must be felt to engage.
   Fig 3: Installing Long Spacer Sleeves

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→ Always use screws/bolts of the same length when replacing the original screws/bolts.

1. 4.1. Replace fastening screws -1-  at the front of the sliding roof frame.

   Install only in conjunction with the long spacer sleeves.

   Only if re-installing the sliding roof frame.

   Fig 4: Installing Longer Fastening Screws

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Incorrectly fitted insulating rubbers will cause the sliding/tilting roof trim panel to rattle. If the new air deflector is used, the insulating rubbers at the front and rear of the sliding/tilting roof trim panel must be replaced with longer ones.

1. 5.1. Remove front -1-  and rear damping rubber -2-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Damping Rubber

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1. 6.1. Remove protective film from the longer front -1-  and rear damping rubbers -2-  , and affix as shown in the figure or at the old position
   Fig 6: Installing Damping Rubber

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