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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 sunroof adjustment control unit -J245- — remove the glass panel first, then peel off the self-adhesive insulation to access the mounting bolts.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Removing
 

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit

–  Remove glass panel → Chapter.
–  If drive is defective, remove glass panel → Chapter.
–  Pull self-adhesive insulation -3- off.
–  Remove bolts -2-.
–  Pull out cover upwards at an angle -arrows-.
 
  WARNING
Remove or install drive for panorama tilting sunroof glass panel only when sunroof is closed ("0" position ).
The requirements for removing and installing drive are: Engine not running and ignition off, key not in ignition and door open.

Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit

–  Switch engine and ignition off, remove key and open door.
This situation must be maintained until drive has been installed.
–  Remove bolts -4- and pull off drive for panorama tilting roof -1-.
–  Detach drive connector -5-.
 
Installing
   
  Note
The bolts for the drive are microencapsulated and must always be renewed.

Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit

–  Plug in connector -5- at drive -1-.
–  Check that the clips -2- are correctly seated.
–  Attach drive -1- and tighten bolts -4-.
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–  After installation, the key can be inserted in ignition and starter switch again.
–  Then test for proper function.

Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit

–  Push cover onto assembly frame.
–  Tighten bolts -2-.
–  Attach self-adhesive insulation -3-.
Specified torques
  Sliding sunroof adjustment control unit -J245- → Chapter
  Cover → Chapter

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing -J245-sliding sunroof adjustment control unit — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I replace the Golf Mk7 sunroof control unit -J245-?
    Remove the glass panel, peel off the insulation, unbolt the cover and extract the control unit. After fitting a new unit, run the programming procedure.
    Does a new Golf Mk7 sunroof control unit need programming?
    Yes. If the glass panel, motor or tilt mechanism have been renewed, the control unit must be adapted so the anti-trap function works correctly.
    Removing and installing front trim for sliding sunroof
    Special tools and workshop equipment required       Cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628- ...

    Closing sunroof by hand
    Removing –  Remove glass panel → Chapter. –  If drive is defective, remove glass panel → Chapter. ...