Removing electrical contact for sliding/tilting sunroof solar panel in carrier unit — VW
Removing electrical contact for sliding/tilting sunroof solar panel in carrier unit on VW: 6 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft) | Specified torque for bolt (arrow |
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
- Open sunroof completely.
- Remove moulded headlining (2)General body repairs, interior70Roof trim.
- Detach connector from contact.
- Remove bolt (arrow).
- Pull contact (1) out of guide on underside of carrier unit.
- Specified torque for bolt (arrow): 1 Nm. — 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.