The solar cells -1- integrated in the solar panel of the sliding/tilting
sunroof generate a voltage when exposed to the sun. This voltage
is transferred to the vehicle blower via the contacts -2-. This func‐
tions only when the ignition is switched off and the solar panel is
closed or tilted.
2.3 Assembly overview - sliding/tilting sun‐
roof with solar panel
Note
With effect from 11.2010 this sliding/tilting sunroof with solar pan‐
el will only be installed in the Passat saloon.
1 - Solar panel for sliding/tilting
sunroof (toughened safety
glass)
❑ Remove sliding/tilting
sunroof solar panel
⇒ page 199 .
❑ Installing the sliding/tilt‐
ing sunroof solar panel
⇒ page 200 .
❑ Adjusting the sliding/tilt‐
ing sunroof solar panel
⇒ page 200 .
2 - Panel seal
❑ Renewing panel seal
⇒ page 202 .
3 - Panel covering
❑ Removing and installing
panel covering
⇒ page 203
4 - Slide
❑ For panel trim.
5 - Bolt
❑ 1 bolt per slide.
6 - Water channel
❑ Part of carrier unit, can‐
not be replaced individ‐
ually.
7 - Guide with cable
❑ Always renew as a pair.
8 - Guide plate
❑ Part of carrier unit, can‐
not be replaced individ‐
ually.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019
198 Rep. gr.60 - Sunroof