How can I Fix my Mercedes Benz sunroof?
Remove the self tapping screw from the cable cover (positioned towards the rear of the car). And by lifting it and pulling the top towards you (or rather the sunroof apeature) you’ll be able to remove it. Incidentally, if there’s a second self tapper towards the front of the car then it’s bee “fixed” before.
Where is the sunroof on a Mercedes W210?
Once removed you should now be able to remove the glass panel. On the W210 the sunroof motor is hidden behind the light fitting just in front of the rear view mirror. So we must remove that before we can disconnect the motor. Gently prise off the two large, light lenses on either side of the fitting.
When to remove the roof panel on a sunroof?
The panel must be removed to properly repair and/or lubricate the tilting arm mechanism. When repairing a power tilting sunroof from 1986 to 1995 it should begin with removing the roof panel and fully inspecting, cleaning and lubricating the angular tilting arm assemblies.
What kind of sunroof does Mercedes Benz E430 have?
I have a 1998 E430 fitted with an electric tilt and slide sunroof. One day whilst trying to slide the sunroof back it became stuck after moving about 4 inches or so and procedded to make an horrific clacking and thunping noise!
How do you remove the sunroof on a Mercedes?
To remove the Mercedes sunroof open it three quarters of the way and pull down on the front edge of the sunroof headliner. Next it should be unclipped around the front portion and the headliner can be pulled forward and out of the top. The Mercedes sunroof should then be opened completely and the side rails unscrewed.
When do I need to re-synchronize my Mercedes Benz sunroof?
Re-synchronization of your Mercedes-Benz windows and sunroof may be required if your sunroof and windows don’t work properly. This is a simple procedure that needs to be performed after you disconnect or replace the battery. Or if your battery died or is not holding a proper charge.
Where are the retaining tabs on a Mercedes sunroof?
It is towards the rear edge of the overhead control panel, Approximately 2 inches from the left and on the right side is where the retaining tabs are present. The metal retaining tabs can be depressed forward using a small slotted screwdriver or any other similar thin tool.
The panel must be removed to properly repair and/or lubricate the tilting arm mechanism. When repairing a power tilting sunroof from 1986 to 1995 it should begin with removing the roof panel and fully inspecting, cleaning and lubricating the angular tilting arm assemblies.