Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 280

Note

Do not twist or bend the guide rails with the slotted guide rail guide, because there is no brace installed in the

front area.

– Lower the slotted guide rail guide with guide rails -1- at the rear

-arrow a-.

– Remove the slotted guide rail guide with guide rails -1- from

the sunroof frame -2- -arrow b-.

Installing

Note

Do not twist or bend the guide rails with the slotted guide rail guide, because there is no brace installed in the

front area.

– Install the slotted guide rail guide with guide rails -1- parallel

to the sunroof frame -2- -arrow a-.

– Guide the slotted guide rail guide with the rear guide rails -1-

on the sunroof frame -arrow b-.

– Install all bolts -arrows- and tighten lightly.
– Align the slotted guide rail guide with the guide rails -1-.
– Tighten the bolts -arrows-.
Perform the rest of the installation in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications

1.12

Sunroof Front Trim, Removing and In‐

stalling

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Cartridge Gun - VAG1628-
♦ Window Cutter - VAG1561A-
♦ Window Cutter - Saw Blade - 83mm - VAG1561/26-

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

Materials

Note

For material part numbers. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

♦ One-part assembly adhesive 

1)

 

2)

♦ 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 259

 .

Removing

Note

♦

The front trim is destroyed when removed and cannot be reinstalled.

♦

Tape off the roof pillar and roof edge to protect the paint from damage.

– Starting at the distance -a- = 10 mm from the inner edge, apply

a mark over the entire length of the trim.