Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Assembly Unit
Only remove and install drive motor for sunroof glass panel when roof is closed (zero position).
Requirements for removing and installing the drive motor are: Engine and ignition off, remove key and open door.
Removing
-- Remove molded headliner Removal and Installation
-- Disconnect water drain hoses -4- from installation unit -1-.
-- Disconnect harness connector -3- from drive motor of glass panel for sunroof -5-.
-- Remove bolts -2- and remove installation unit -1- from vehicle with a second technician.
Installing
-- With a second technician, insert installation unit -1- into roof cutout.
-- During installation, align installation unit -1- via two cylindrical pins (reversed drill bit) 12 mm at right front -arrow- and 10 mm left rear -arrow- in roof.
Installation unit must not make contact with roof frame.
-- Insert bolts -2-.
-- Check wires and harness connectors for electrical consumers at roof for correct routing and reproduce if necessary.
-- Firmly bolt (8 Nm) installation unit -1- of drive motor for sunroof -5- beginning at left and right toward rear.
-- Install water drain hoses -4-.
-- Connect harness connector -3- for drive motor of glass panel for sunroof -5-.
-- Install molded headliner Removal and Installation
NO RELATED
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.