Removing CSC roof — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F7

• Special tools named: VAS 6205

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• Secure suction unit with a strap around the glass panel and roof side members. Strap must be positioned loosely only.
• Lift roof (arrow c) until roof can be moved away from vehicle without danger using workshop crane.

📋 Procedure

1. Open roof using convertible roof actuation button until rear lid with rear shelf opens to rear.
2. Move rear lid to service position .
3. Close glass panel using button for sunroof.
4. Remove luggage compartment trim Trims/insulation70Trims, Load and luggage compartment.
5. Release electrical cables and hydraulic lines in luggage compartment from cable ties (arrows) and cable brackets.

6. Disconnect connector for heated rear window (2) at left longitudinal member and connectors for senders for left/right roof side member flap open (G566 / G567) (4)
7. Release cable ducts (3) at main hinge.
8. Separate hydraulic lines at hydraulic pump for hydraulic cylinders in roof side member .
9. Remove hydraulic cylinder in main hinge .
10. Release passage for water drain hose (1) from body.
11. Unscrew bolt (2) and release left/right senders for rear shelf locked (G563 / G564).
12. Disconnect connectors (5 and 6) from convertible top actuation control unit.
13. Release earth connection (4) from longitudinal member.
14. Insert roof attachment deviceVAS 6205(1) into holes in main hinge (3).
15. Screw roof attachment device, Eos 2006>VAS 6205(1) apart (arrow) via thread (2) until the lifting frame is lying on the main hinges (3).
16. Slide retainer (5) over lifting tool pin (4). [Note: Positioning and attachment of a workshop hoist with lifting frame are carried out with the help of at least one additional mechanic.The strap must not be tensioned. The strap is only used as a safety aid and may only be fitted loosely.The glass panel must be free of dust and grease to ensure the suction devices hold correctly.]
17. Secure suction devices on glass panel and lifting frame to lifting tool.
18. Secure suction unit with a strap around the glass panel and roof side members. Strap must be positioned loosely only.
19. Now loosen bolts (2) from main hinge (1). [Note: Lifting roof out of vehicle and moving roof away from vehicle are carried out with the help of at least two additional mechanics.One mechanic on workshop hoist, one mechanic in area of main hinges and at least one additional mechanic at roof side members.Ensure roof does not collide with other components when lifting roof out of vehicle.]
20. Raise rear of roof (arrow a) until main hinges are lifted out of mounting pins.
21. Guide lifting tool with roof to rear (arrow b) until roof side members are guided out of latch fittings.
22. Lift roof (arrow c) until roof can be moved away from vehicle without danger using workshop crane.

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