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Converting Sun Roof Lid From Steal to Glass Version

CONVERTING SUN ROOF LID FROM STEEL TO GLASS VERSION






Open sun roof about 5cm (2").
Pull roof liner frame down out of clamps and push back.
Close sun roof.






Unscrew screws on left and right sides with a T 25 wrench and lift off sun roof lid.






Unscrew screws on both sides.
Remove sliding rail (1) and guide pins (2).






Pull left and right drive cables forward out of guides.
Remove roof liner frame toward front.






Saw off opening levers of both drive cables (on shoulder after the roller), Deburr and coat cut edges with paint.






Connect springs (1) on both drive cables with a pointed pliers.






Install slide (1) underneath the clamping strip (2) with broken edge side facing forward and down.






Insert roof liner frame (1) in guide on left on left and right sides, and slide back.






Guide covet (2) with slides in sliding rail on left and right sides end slide back.
Stop (3) of roof liner frame is located in front of cover (2).






Insert drive cables in guides on left and right sides.
Install sliding rails (1) on left and right sides.
Slides are located underneath sliding rails.






Pull opening lever (1) back and gate (2) forward.





Guide pins (1) are marked with L for left or R for right.
Insert guide pins, press down and tighten screws.






Coat edge of lid with a cement.






Installed Position of Seals:
V = Short seal front
H = Long seal rear






Determine center of short seal, mark and install, beginning at center of lid.






Install long seal and cut off with a saw to size.






Apply 4mm hexagon keys (1) in holders of guide pins (2) on left and right sides, and insert in bores of drive cable (3) and gate (4).
Slide back cover against stop on opener.






Place glass lid (short seal forward) in roof opening.
Adjust sun roof.
Front = 1 mm (0.039") deeper than roof panel.
Rear = 1 mm (0.039") higher than roof panel.






Screw in screws (1 and 2) on both sides.
Adjust glass lid.
Tighten screws.






Take off both hexagon keys.
Move sun roof lid to lift position and tighten screw (3).






Close sun roof.
Pull cover forward against stop.
Open sun roof and screw on cover.