Body exterior

Glass Panel, Removing and Installing

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Removing

Volswagen Tiguan. Glass Panel, Removing and Installing
  • Open the glass panel -1- until the trim -2- is accessible.
  • Remove the trim -2- in direction of -arrow A- and carefully disengage the retaining tab -3- on the back side.
  • Unclip the tab -4- by pressing it in the direction -arrow B- on the back side.
  • Push the trim -2- forward in the direction of -arrow C- and remove it.
Volswagen Tiguan. Glass Panel, Removing and Installing
  • Remove the left and right screws -2- from the glass panel -1-.

Note

When removing the screws, use a magnetic tool so that the screws cannot fall into the panorama sunroof mechanism.

  • Remove glass panel upward.

Caution

Do not move the tilting mechanism when the glass panel is removed otherwise the wind deflector can get damaged (scratched).

Installing

Note

  • New screws are to be used when installing the glass panel.
  • When removing the screws, use a magnetic tool so that the screws cannot fall into the guide for the panorama sunroof mechanism.
Volswagen Tiguan. Glass Panel, Removing and Installing
  • Install the glass panel -1- from above and install the bolts -2-, but do not tighten them.
  • Adjust the front glass panel.
  • Tighten the bolts -2- to 5 N·m.
Volswagen Tiguan. Glass Panel, Removing and Installing
  • Engage the front trim -2- into the glass panel -1- and slide it in direction of -arrow A-.
  • Insert the tabs -4-.
  • Engage the retaining tab -3- on the back -arrow B-.
  • After finishing all work, perform a adaptation procedure for the sunroof motor.

Test yourself

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