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Roof Crossbar Rattling




Repair instructions
Repair instructions regarding rattling noise from the area of the roof panel

Complaint
Rattling and grating noises from the area of the roof panel on operation of the folding sunroof.

Cause
Tolerance in the linkage, missing felt strip.

Repair instruction
1. Open the convertible top half way and remove the trim from the rear roof frame (rear cover) in line with repair instruction RA5434355.
2. Check whether felt strips are fitted on the trim and replace if necessary. See Fig. 1.

Note
Check the setting of the trim. The trim must not collide with the linkage nor with the roof panel.

Fig. 1






Felt strip