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Sunroof / Moonroof Cable: Service and Repair

REPLACING BOTH SUN ROOF DRIVE CABLES

Remove sun roof lid. Service and Repair

Remove motor/gearbox (electric), Service and Repair

or remove gearbox (manual). Service and Repair




Push back drive cables uniformly on both sides.

Remove cover rails.

Installation:
Replace screws.

Tightening torque: 1.8 Nm (1.3 ft. lbs.) or 2.8 Nm (2.0 ft. lbs.) for both rear screws.




Installation:
Pull drive cables forward on both sides.

Arrest drive cable (2) and gate (3) in "0" position with key (1).

Install motor/gearbox unit.




Pull drive cables Out of guide pipes.

Press off linkage (1).

Installation:
Flocked drive cables must NOT be lubricated with grease.




Press drive cable (2) off of gate (1) in middle position.

Drive cable (2) is marked. L =Left, R = Right