Replacing sunroof base plate

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove:

the sun roof. See operation Sunroof, replacing
the sun visor. See operation Replacing the sunvisor
wind deflector. See operation Replacing wind deflector
mechanical cables. See operation Replacing the mechanical cable
the gutter. See Replacing the mechanism
mechanism (complete). See operation Replacing the mechanism
the seal around the sun roof opening (remove downwards)
the headlining. See Replacing the roof lining .

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamps, Control Module And Mounting Screws

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the connectors for the drain hoses, 4 hose clamps (1)
the control module for the sun roof motor (2)
the 7 mounting screws for the sun roof base plate (3).

Lift out the sun roof base plate through the front passenger side door.

Installation

Check for leaks. See Checking the seal .