Installing centre roof section — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F7

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Place number of spacer plates (5) noted for rear left and right threaded connection onto guide rail.
2. From above, slide centre roof section (1)(arrow a) at an angle beneath glass panel (2).
3. Place rear of centre roof section (1)(arrow b) onto guide rail.
4. Slide centre roof section (arrow c) beneath rear window frame (4).
5. Centre the centre section of roof with adjacent components.

6. Screw in front and centre bolts (5) with the noted number of washers (4) and spacer plates (3).
7. Align centre section of roof with adjacent components.
8. Tighten front and centre bolts (5) and check shut lines and height dimensions.
9. Secure cable ties (3) to guide tubes (2).
10. Secure cable ties (4) for electrical lines to centre roof section (1).
11. Tighten the three bolts (6) for sliding roof motor (5), 4.5 Nm. — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)
12. Tighten the two bolts (7) for guide tubes (2), 8 Nm. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
13. Close glass panel using sunroof adjustment switch. [Note: Ensure that the support does not engage into the opening of the longitudinal member even when the luggage compartment trim is installed.Both sides of the luggage compartment trim should be either installed or removed to support the roof.In vehicles > 05.2007, bypass screw on hydraulic pump must be opened after reaching repair position. This avoids damage to hydraulic system.]
14. Open roof using convertible roof actuation button until just before illustrated position.
15. Position hinge supportsVAS 6365 in centre position (2).
16. Insert hinge supportVAS 6365 in mounting hole in main hinge (1).
17. Switch ignition off; the roof will lower in stages until the supports contact the longitudinal members.
18. Install bolts (2).
19. Close roof completely.
20. Check adjustment of centre section of roof (1) to adjacent components.
21. Tighten bolt(s).

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