Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 273

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

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer

to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolts - Panorama Sunroof Glass Panel
♦ Bolts - Roof to Slotted Guide Rail Guide
Removing

Note

♦

The headliner is not shown in the illustration for a better view.

♦

The headliner is not removed.

– Open the sun shade all the way.
– Contrary to -arrow a- push the trim -1- slightly to the rear.
– Remove the trim -1- from the sunroof frame -2- -arrow b-.
– Open the Panorama sunroof glass panel 150 mm

-dimension a-

– Remove the rear bolts -2-.
– Loosen the center left and right bolts -4-, but do not remove.
– Remove the left and right front bolt -3-.
– Remove the glass panel -1- upward.

Note

Close the mechanism with the button in order to avoid damage during further work.

Installing

Note

Screws are microencapsulated and must always be replaced after removing.

– Open the mechanism 150 mm -dimension a- with the button.

– Position the glass panel -1- on the tilting mechanism.
– Only lightly tighten the left and right screws -2, 3, and 4-.
– Adjust the Panorama sunroof glass panel (height adjustment).

Refer to 

⇒ “1.8 Glass Panel, Adjusting”, page 241

 .

Note

Tighten the screws -2, 3 and 4- after the panel height adjustment.

Tightening Specifications

Note

♦

The headliner is not shown in the illustration for a better view.

♦

The headliner is not removed.

– Insert the trim -1- into the sunroof frame -2- in direction of

-arrow a-.

– Push the trim -1- slightly toward the rear in direction of

-arrow b-.

1.6.2

Glass Panel, Removing and Installing,

Sedan from 03/2015

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm - VAG1783-