General body repairs, exterior
Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit
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Special tools and workshop equipment required |
Removing |
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- 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. |

- 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.

- 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.

- 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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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.