Removing mechanism

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2006 Volvo S80, 2005 Volvo S80, 2004 Volvo S80, 2003 Volvo S80, and 2002 Volvo S80. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove:

the sun roof. See Sun roof, replacing
the drainage channel. See Gutter sun roof, replacement
the cable. See Mechanical cable sun roof, replacement .

Fig 1: Identifying Mechanism And Direction Of Movement

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Draw out the mechanism so that the drive plate can be angled past the mechanism and downwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Wheel, Rack And Pinion

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Slide the mechanism further backwards so that the rack and pinion (1) can be removed when it releases from the gear wheel.

Fig 3: Identifying Slide, Lever And Bracket

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Remove:

the screw
the slide with lever by angling the bracket (curved plate) inwards.