Disassembling Frame For Sliding Roof

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For model year 2005 a new sliding roof frame and air deflector are being used. This can be retrofitted in all vehicles (model years).
The new plastic air deflector can also be installed into old sliding roof frames. Also use damping rubbers for sliding/tilting roof trim and washers for the sliding roof frame.
Placing washers under the sliding roof frame or new frame will lower the frame and will require the use of 30 mm long fastening screws during installation.
For the procedure see: → 602837 DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING FRAME FOR SLIDING ROOF .

Fig 1: Overview Of Sliding Roof Frame
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Press in left and right locking tabs of the frame clip -1- and remove it from the sliding roof frame -2- .

Fig 2: Pressing Out Frame Clip
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Press locking tabs together -Arrows A- and remove seal -1- from sliding roof frame -2- -Arrow B- .

Fig 3: Removing Seal
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Remove holder for transverse strut -1- on sliding roof frame -2- .

Fig 4: Removing Transverse Strut Holder
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Remove fastening nuts -1- from sliding roof frame -2- , inspect them and replace if necessary.

Fig 5: Removing Fastening Nut
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