Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 268

Caution

A visual inspection when the sliding sunroof is open on the

vehicle is essential to order the correct replacement part. Refer

to 

⇒ “1.1 Characteristics - Sliding Sunroof, Sedan”, page 193

Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolts - Panorama Sunroof Glass Panel
♦ Bolts - Slotted Guide Rail Guide
Materials

Note

For material part numbers. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

♦ Two-part window adhesive 

1)

 

2)

 

3)

♦ Activator 

1)

♦ Glass/Paint primer 

1)

♦ Cleaning Solution 

1)

♦ Applicator 

1)

♦ Adhesive remover 

1)

♦ Cutting Wire

1)

 Follow the manufacturer instructions supplied in the packaging.

2)

 Note the minimum curing time. Refer to 

⇒ page 208

 .

3)

 To apply this material, the Double Cartridge Gun - VAS5237-

must be used.
Removing

– Remove the glass panel. Refer to

⇒ “1.6 Glass Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 223

 .

– Remove the headliner. Refer to ⇒  Body Interior; Rep. Gr.  70 ;

Roof Trim Panels; Headliner, Removing and Installing .

– Remove the front trim. Refer to

⇒ “1.12 Sunroof Front Trim, Removing and Installing”,

page 254

 .

– Tape off the roof pillar and roof edge -3- to protect the paint

from damage.

– Pierce and cut through the rear adhesive bead -2- using the

Window Cutter - VAG1561A- with the Window Cutter - L Blade

(2 pc.) - VAG1561/22- .

Note

In the center rear there is a plastic alignment pin.

– Guide the cutting wire -2- under the sunroof frame -3-.

To do so, the needle -1- from the Window Removing Kit -

VAG1755- can be used to help.
– Secure the each cord end with a handle from the Window Re‐

moving Kit - VAG1755- .

A second technician is required for detaching the adhesive bead

-2-.

– One person pulls outward and the other pulls inward.

Note

♦

There are three adhesive beads on the front roof crossmember that require more force.

♦

Guide the cord close to the sunroof frame, so that it is not cut by the surrounding edge.

– Cut the adhesive bead -2- starting at the back -arrow a- until

over the center of the from roof crossmember.

– Place the cord on the other side.
– Cut the adhesive bead again starting at the back -arrow b- up

to the front roof crossmember.

– Remove the sunroof frame -3-.

Note

♦

The exact location of the adhesive beads is to be transferred from the removed sunroof frames to the new

frames.

♦

Also, the location of the adhesive beads on the sheet metal flange is to be transferred if a new roof is installed.