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Removing Glass Roof

Information 

If it is difficult to position > VAS 861 001A - Window removal set  correctly for removing the glass, the cutting cord can be dejected into the bores on the bodyshell using a suitable tool.

Information 

The upper and lower part of the spoiler fins must be easy to remove and fit.

They must not be fitted using force.

The upper part of the spoiler fin must lock with an audible click during fitting.

  1. Remove spoiler fins -1 and 3-  .
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    Spoiler fins

    1. 1.1  Remove upper part of spoiler fin -1-  .
      1. 1.1.1  Press locking tab -2-  down through the cut-out.
      2. 1.1.2  Push upper part of spoiler fin -1-  forward and remove it.
    2. 1.2  Remove lower part of spoiler fin -3-  .
      1. 1.2.1  Unscrew screws -4-  .
      2. 1.2.2  Remove lower part of spoiler fin -3-  together with clamping washer -5-  by pulling it upwards.
  2. Pull side seals -1-  off the glass roof.
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    Seals for glass roof

    1. 2.1  Perform a visual inspection of the side seals -1-  and replace them if they are damaged.
  3. Disconnect roof wire harness -1-  .
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    Wire harness for roof

    1. 3.1  Unclip clips on roof wire harness -2-  .
    2. 3.2  Unclip holder for electric plug connections -3-  .
    3. 3.3  Move roof wire harness -1-  aside and secure it at a suitable position with adhesive tape.
  4. Remove the bonding from the glass roof at the rear right.
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    Bonding glass roof rear right

    1. 4.1  Pierce adhesive bead -B-  at the rear left in area -C- from the outside  in using an awl.
    2. 4.2  Guide cutting cord -A-  into the passenger compartment with the awl.
    3. 4.3  Route the cutting cord -A-  in such a way that it is parallel to the adhesive bead -B-  .

      Make sure that the cutting cord -A-  is wound round behind the pins -2-  .

    4. 4.4  Position the roller of the > VAS 861 001A - window removal set-1-  so that the cutting cord always cuts at a sharp angle -A-  when rolling it up. Re-position the roller several times if necessary.
    5. 4.5  Secure end of the cutting cord at a suitable position.
    6. 4.6  Wind up the cutting cord -A-  until the adhesive beads -B-  in the area -D-  are severed.
    7. 4.7  Remove > VAS 861 001A - window removal set-1 -  .
  5. Remove the glass roof bonding at the rear and on the left.
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    Bonding for glass roof rear left

    1. 5.1  Route the cutting cord -A-  in such a way that it is parallel to the adhesive bead -B-  .
    2. 5.2  Position the roller of the > VAS 861 001A - window removal set-1-  so that the cutting cord always cuts at a sharp angle -A-  when rolling it up. Re-position the roller several times if necessary.
    3. 5.3  Route the cutting cord -A-  in such a way that it is parallel to the adhesive bead -B-  .

      Make sure that the cutting cord -A-  is wound round behind the pins -2-  .

    4. 5.4  Secure the end of the cutting cord -A-  .
    5. 5.5  Wind up the cutting cord -A-  until the adhesive beads -B-  to the area -D-  are severed.
    6. 5.6  Remove > VAS 861 QQ1A - window removal set-1-  .
  6. Cut bonding on front right of glass roof.
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    Bonding on front right of glass roof

    1. 6.1  Route the cutting cord -A-  in such a way that it is parallel to the adhesive bead -B-  .
    2. 6.2  Position the roller of the > VAS 861 001A - window removal set-1-  so that the cutting cord always cuts at a sharp angle -A-  when rolling it up. Re-position the roller several times if necessary.
    3. 6.3  Route the cutting cord -A-  in such a way that it is parallel to the adhesive bead -B-  .

      Make sure that the cutting cord -A-  is wound round behind the pins -2-  .

    4. 6.4  Secure the end of the cutting cord -A-  .
    5. 6.5  Wind up the cutting cord -A-  until the adhesive beads -B-  to the area -D-  are severed.
    6. 6.6  Remove > VAS 861 001A - window removal set-1-  .
  7. Cut bonding on glass roof at the front left.
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    Bonding on glass roof, front left

    1. 7.1  Route the cutting cord -A-  in such a way that it is parallel to the adhesive bead -B-  .
    2. 7.2  Position the roller of the > VAS 861 001A - window removal set-1-  so that the cutting cord always cuts at a sharp angle -A-  when rolling it up. Re-position the roller several times if necessary.
    3. 7.3  Route the cutting cord -A-  in such a way that it is parallel to the adhesive bead -B-  .

      Make sure that the cutting cord -A-  is wound round behind the pins -2-  .

    4. 7.4  Secure the end of the cutting cord -A-  .
    5. 7.5  Wind up the cutting cord -A-  until the adhesive beads -B-  in the area -D-  are severed.
    6. 7.6  Remove > VAS 861 001A - window removal set-1-  .

      Information 

      Two people are required  on both sides of the vehicle in order to remove and fit the glass roof on the body.

      Removing and installing the glass roof must  be done with a total of four people  .

  8. Remove glass roof.
    1. 8.1  Remove glass roof with the help of two people on each side of the vehicle  using suction cups.