Seat Leon >> Running guide, removing and installing

Removing

  • Roof trim removed
  • Removed roller blind cover

Note

  • A second person is needed to remove the frame with the actuating mechanism.
  • One person must loosen the bolted connections while a second holds the frame with the actuating mechanism and takes it out of the vehicle.
  • Before removal, mark the position of the frame with actuating mechanism in order to maintain the alignment of the frame.

 

  • Using a permanent marker, attach a mark -1- to label the position of the frame with actuating mechanism in relation to the frame of the sliding/tilting sunroof.

Sunroof

  • Unscrew the bolts -1- and -2-.

Sunroof

Caution

Do not yet remove the screws -arrows-.

  • Unscrew the bolts -1- and -2-.

Sunroof

  • Open the tailgate.
  • With help from a second person hold the frame with actuating mechanism, and now remove the screws -arrow-.
  • Take the frame with actuating mechanism out via the rear lid.

fitting

Fit in reverse order from removal, remembering the following:

Note

Do not interchange! The screws for fastening the frame with actuating mechanism are different in terms of type and size, and are specific in their position.

  • Insert frame. Slightly screw-in the bolt - however do not yet tighten to the specified tightening torque.
  • Align the frame to the markings previously marked.
Caution

Follow the specified order when tightening the screws of the frame with actuating mechanism:

  • from front to rear.
  • Crosswise
  • Use the tightening torque of the screws.
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