Removing and installing sliding sunroof frame, estate — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes AU1, BX5

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• Now, two other persons are required to hold the frame.
• Screw in bolts (2), but do not tighten.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove moulded headliner General body repairs, interior70Roof trim; Removing and installing moulded headliner.
2. If fitted unscrew bolts (9) on left and right, and remove bracket for net partition (8).
3. Unscrew bolts (6) on left and right and remove bracket for assembly frame (5).
4. Unscrew hexagon nuts (4) on left and right and remove bracket for front grab handles (7).
5. Unscrew hexagon nuts (4) on left and right and remove bracket for rear grab handles (3).

6. Bend down bracket (2) on left and right at mounting bracket for airbag (1)(arrow).
7. Pull water drain hoses from fittings.
8. Disconnect connector to wiring harness on sliding roof motor.
9. Unscrew bolts (2) except for the centre bolts on right and left side. [Note: Now, two other persons are required to hold the frame.]
10. Only now, the last bolts can be removed.
11. Remove assembly frame (1) from vehicle.
12. Lift assembly frame (1) into vehicle with the help of 2 other persons.
13. When bolting on assembly frame (1), use 2 cylindrical pins (reversed 8 mm drill bits) to align assembly frame relative to front and rear centring holes (arrows) and to roof.
14. Screw in bolts (2), but do not tighten.
15. Connect all water drain hoses (3).
16. Tighten numbered bolts following the specified sequence (1 to 9).
17. Tighten remaining bolts (arrows) in any sequence.

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