General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit
  • Remove glass panel → Chapter.
  • If drive is defective, remove glass panel → Chapter.
  • Pull self-adhesive insulation -3- off.
  • Remove bolts -2-.
  • Pull out cover upwards at an angle -arrows-.
WARNING Remove or install drive for panorama tilting sunroof glass panel only when sunroof is closed ("0" position ). The requirements for removing and installing drive are: Engine not running and ignition off, key not in ignition and door open.
Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit
  • Switch engine and ignition off, remove key and open door.
l This situation must be maintained until drive has been installed.
  • Remove bolts -4- and pull off drive for panorama tilting roof -1-.
  • Detach drive connector -5-.

Installing

Note

The bolts for the drive are microencapsulated and must always be renewed.

Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit
  • Plug in connector -5- at drive -1-.
  • Check that the clips -2- are correctly seated.
  • Attach drive -1- and tighten bolts -4-.
  • After installation, the key can be inserted in ignition and starter switch again.
  • Then test for proper function.
Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit
  • Push cover onto assembly frame.
  • Tighten bolts -2-.
  • Attach self-adhesive insulation -3-.

Specified torques

Sliding sunroof adjustment control unit -J245- → Chapter
Cover → Chapter

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