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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting glass panel

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-, this page covers height-adjusting the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 panorama tilting roof glass panel — loosen the securing bolts, then operate the panel to open and tilted positions to check and correct its alignment with the surrounding roof.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Height-adjustment of glass panel
 

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

Adjusting glass panel

–  Loosen securing bolts for glass panel.
–  Operate glass panel of panorama tilting roof so that it moves to “open” position.
–  Operate glass panel of panorama tilting roof so that it moves to “closed” position.
–  Adjust height of glass panel at front and rear on both sides as follows:
Front panel adjustment:
-Dimension a- = 1 mm lower than roof assembly frame -3-.
–  Press the inner seal to one side.
–  Tighten the front inside bolts.
Rear panel adjustment:
-Dimension b- = 1 mm above roof profile -2-
–  Tighten the rear inside bolts.
–  Open glass panel and tighten the rear bolts.
  Note
  To achieve the best possible optical appearance, ensure that adjustments on left and right are uniform (symmetrical).
  The glass panel should not be higher than the roof at any point at the front or lower than the roof at any point at the rear.
Specified torques

    Questions & answers

    Adjusting glass panel — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I adjust the Golf Mk7 sunroof glass panel height?
    Loosen the securing bolts, operate the panel to the adjusting position, set the height so the glass sits flush with the surrounding roof, and re-tighten.
    Why does the Golf Mk7 sunroof glass need height adjustment?
    After frame work or glass replacement, the panel may sit too high or too low relative to the roof line, causing wind noise or water leaks.
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