2. Remove the glass panel as described in Section 49.
3. Remove the crank handle and its back plate.
4. Remove the interior light bulbs and handles. Loosen the door gaskets at their tops. Remove or release any interior trim panels that contact the headliner, then open the rear door and lift the headliner to the rear, freeing it from the rear of the roof frame.
5. Disconnect the four drain hoses from the corners of the sunroof frame.
6. With the help of an assistant, unscrew the mounting screws of the hatch frame and remove the entire structure through the rear door.
7. Before reinstalling, check the adjustment of the structure by turning the handle until it stops. In this position, the cable guide pin should be aligned with the notch on the roof track (see Figure 11.79). If not, remove the crankshaft and adjust it as described above. Align the guide pin with the notch and install the crank drive in place.
Figure 11.79. Customizing the sunroof design. 1. Lever caught in the notch; 2. Guide pin; 3. Adjustment notch
8. Install the structure on the roof - the M6 screws must be replaced, and the M5 screws can be used again. Reinstall the headliner, remove interior panels, and then install and adjust the glass panel.
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