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Removal and installation of panoramic roof

19steps
~114min
4/5difficulty
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REMOVAL

  • Remove the headliner (see corresponding operation).
  • Fit a clamp (1) into the left and right holes of the panoramic roof frame (2) (Fig.61).
  • On each side, remove the screws (3) and take off the bracket (4).
  • Loosen the screws (5) and (6) until the threaded connections are separated.
  • Loosen the screws (7) until the threaded connections are separated.
les vis d'écartement (8) sinon le réglage du toit panoramique est modifié.Do not turn the spacer screws (8), otherwise the adjustment of the panoramic roof will change.

Dépose-repose du toit panoramique
Fig. 61

  • With the help of a second technician, remove the retaining clamps (1), detach the panoramic roof and remove it rearward through a rear door.
  • Completely remove the old seal (9) from the vehicle roof, along with any sealant residue on the roof mating surface, and clean the surface (Fig.62).

INSTALLATION

  • Apply a bead of sealant around the new seal (9) on the sunroof frame (2).
cordon de mastic d'étanchéité : 3 mm environ.Diameter of the sealant bead: approx. 3 mm.

Dépose-repose du toit panoramique
Fig. 62

Toit ouvrant et panoramique
Sunroof and panoramic roof

  1. Panoramic roof
  2. Louvered sunroof.
  3. Front sunshade
  4. Rear sunshade
  5. Water drain hose
  6. Seal
  7. Secondary seal
  8. Rear stop
  9. Sunshade side trim
  10. Hinge
  11. Sunroof motor
  12. Cables
  13. Rear linkage
  14. Guide
  15. Wheel chock
  16. Adjusting screw
  17. Push rod
  18. Lever
  19. Covering.
  • Fit a clamp (1) into the left and right holes of the panoramic roof frame (2) (Fig.61).
  • With the help of a second technician, first place one side of the panoramic roof on the vehicle roof and hold it in place with a retaining clamp, then secure the other side of the sunroof with another retaining clamp.

toit panoramique mis en place et pas encore maintenu par des pinces de maintienOnce the panoramic roof is installed and before it is held by the retaining clamps, do not move its position, otherwise the sealing bead will stick to the vehicle roof. If the position of the panoramic roof is changed, the sealing bead will no longer perform its function.

  • Check the position of the seal (9), especially at the corners of the panoramic roof frame (2).
  • Refit the screws (5) and (6) to the frame (2) until they seat.
  • Refit and tighten the screws (7) on the frame (2).
les vis d'écartement (8) sinon le réglage du toit panoramique est modifié.Do not turn the spacer screws (8), otherwise the adjustment of the panoramic roof will change.
  • Tighten the screws (5) and (6).
  • Remove the clamps.
  • The rest of the installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
  • Check the panoramic roof adjustment and adjust it if necessary.
  • Check the sealing of the panoramic roof.

CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT

du toit ouvrant, la garniture de pavillon doit être déposée (voir opérationTo adjust the sunroof, the headliner must be removed (see corresponding operation).
  • Check the height adjustment (arrows) of the panoramic roof (Fig.63).

Contrôle et réglage
Fig. 63

Height adjustment

Panoramic roof lower than the outer roof surface by 0.2 mm.
Panoramic roof higher than the outer roof surface by 0.2 mm.

  • Adjust the roof height by turning the spacer screws (1) accordingly (Fig.64).
les vis (2).Do not bend the screws (2).

Contrôle et réglage<.

Fig. 64

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