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Sunroof / Moonroof: Adjustments

ADJUSTING SUN ROOF


Description:
The steel sun roof operates as a
A) sliding roof and
B) lifting roof.

Switching to lift is only possible in closed state.
For electric sun roofs with switch in "closed" position via a microswitch.






Ideal Adjustment of Sun Roof:

Height:
Front = 1 mm (0.039") deeper than roof panel.
Rear = 1 mm (0.039") higher than roof panel.

Axial:
Equal distance between lid and roof at front and rear - check with plastic gauge approx. 0.2 mm (0.008").

Check velvet strips:
V = Front with sealing lip
H = Rear without sealing lip






Open sun roof about 5cm (2").
Press off front roof liner frame,
Close sun roof and push back roof liner frame completely.

Installation:
Close sun roof.
Pull roof liner frame forward uniformly.
Open sun roof slightly holding roof liner frame by hand.
Press in clips for front roof liner frame.







Version Without Plastic Gate:

Front Height:
Unscrew bolts (1) and turn height adjusting screw (2).
Tighten bolts (1) again while pressing in roof.






Rear Height:
Unscrew bolts on gate holder.
Lid can now be adjusted in slot (1).
Tighten bolts again.






Basic "Lift" Setting:
Center left and right guide pins (1) in slots.
Distance (A).
Guide plate (2).
Guide pin (1).
A = 2 mm (0.079").

In lift position sun roof lid should rest on front roof opening edge.
If necessary. correct by adjusting guide pins and guide plates.






Version With Plastic Gate

Sun roof closed = 0 position.
Lock sun roof in 0 position on left and right sides with a 4mm hexagon key (1).






Note:
Apply key (1) in holder of guide pin (2) and in bores of opening lever (3) and gate (4).






Loosen screws (1...3) on left and right sides.
Adjust sun roof lid in slots.

Note:
Tool = Torx wrench T 25.
Replace self locking bolts.