Body exterior

Rear Glass Panel, Removing and Installing

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Removing

Note

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

  • Push knob beyond comfort setting to completely open the front glass panel.
Volswagen Tiguan. Rear Glass Panel, Removing and Installing
  • Loosen the screws -3- of the rear glass panel -1-.
  • Remove the spacer -2- under the glass panel.
  • Drive the front glass panel into the "tilted" position.
Volswagen Tiguan. Rear Glass Panel, Removing and Installing
  • Gently pull the inner seal -3- inward at the marked locations -arrow- and remove the screws -2-.
  • Lift out the rear glass panel -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

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. Rear Glass Panel, Removing and Installing
  • Install the glass panel from the top into the roof.
  • Gently pull the inner seal -3- inward at the marked locations -arrow- and install the screws -2-, but do not tighten them.
  • Adjust the rear glass panel.
  • After the rear glass panel is adjusted, tighten the screws to 5 N·m.
  • After completing all work, perform an adaptation of the sunroof motor.

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