How to remove the hatch?

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How to remove the hatch?

Hatches on the roof of the car are of two types -non-standard (assembled and crashed into the roof of cars in the workshop) and staff (installed in factories during the assembly of the car). Both types of hatches have two main structural elements - the lid and the frame. But, despite the apparent simplicity of the design, the process of independent dismantling of the hatch of any kind is not always simple. About how to remove the sunroof in the roof of cars of different brands, and will go further.

Why remove the sunroof

Removing the hatch may be required in order toto clean or repair (for example, in case of seizing the hatch on opening or breaching the airtightness of its landing). In addition, the hatch is sometimes removed during the repair of the car's ceiling, changing the upholstery, and also to replace the manual, mechanical models of the hatches with new, electric drives. Sometimes motorists in the process of tuning cars decide to remove the hatch at all. About how to remove the hatch in the roof, we will explain the example of cars of some brands.

How to remove the hatch on an Audi 80

Deciding to remove the hatch is not in the conditionsbody shop, and independently, it should be noted that it will be difficult to do it alone. Therefore, you should get an assistant. Dismantling the hatch is done like this:

1. From the side of the solon, you need to remove the hatch cover.
2. Lift the hatch to the roof until it stops, unscrew the rods of the spoilers (the elements of the air streams needed for redirection).
3. Unscrew the bolts holding the spoiler first and remove it, and then the bolts that secure the hatch to the body.
4. Cover the car roof with a soft cloth to avoid scratching it during removal of the hatch.
5. Lower the hatch so that its rear is slightly below the roof line and unlock the reducer.
6. Raise the front part of the hatch outward, and then pull the entire mechanism forward (in the direction of travel).

How to remove the hatch on a Merced car W124

It is necessary to follow the following sequence of actions:

1. From the interior, remove the hatch cover.
2. Remove the front fascia panel with the visors (pull the plank from the groove of the metal strips).
3. Unscrew the whole frame together with the hatch and take it out through the interior.
4. Make a small cut in the back of the frame,to release it from the drive cable. This is done so that when assembling the edge of the frame it is easy to fold. Alternatively, you can unfasten the cable in the trunk, but this is a much more time-consuming procedure.

On how to dismantle other parts of the car can be found on our website. For example, in the article How to remove a gasoline pump.