Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing drive for sliding/tilting sunroof   Note Remove and install drive for sliding/tilting roof only when roof is closed ("0" position). –  Disconnect battery earth strap from battery → Rep. Gr. 27.

–  Unclip and remove trim -1- in -direction of arrow-.

–  Remove bolts -1- and carefully unclip retaining frame locking pins -arrows- of the automatic pre-selector.

–  Disconnect connector -arrow-.

–  Pull rear edge of trim (with clock) -1- downwards off roof trim and unhook trim along forward edge. –  Disconnect connection -2- for interior light (and clock).

–  Press interior rear-view mirror -1- downward at an angle -arrow- off retaining plate (spring clip in mirror base).

–  Lever vanity light out using a screwdriver and disconnect connections.

–  Release sun visor -1- from support -2-. –  Lever off cap -6-. –  Remove bolt -5-. –  Release sun visor mounting -4- from support and separate connector -3-. –  Lever off cap -7-. –  Remove screws -8- and remove support -2-.

–  Remove hand holds on left and right sides of roof. –  Fold grab handle -1- down. –  Lever covers -2- up using screwdriver and fold open. –  Unscrew cross-head screws -3- and take off handle -1-. –  Remove A-pillar trim on left and right sides → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.70.

–  Carefully unhook moulded headliner at front of roof cut-out -arrows- and pull downwards until the bolts for the sliding/tilting sunroof can be accessed. –  Unclip and separate connector.

–  Remove bolts -arrows- and pull out drive for sliding/tilting sunroof. The screws for the drive are microencapsulated and must always be renewed (3.5 Nm).