This is part 7 of Kent's 8-part video series on servicing and repairing the power sunroofs on the 1980 to 1985 W123, W126, and W201. This video will cover ONLY those issues related to the sunroof round motor drive assembly. Other issues related to other components of the power sunroof can be found in one or more of his other video instructions. Please see the full list of videos below to ensure you will order the instructions you need. For other videos and related products, please see the related products below.
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This 25-minute instruction video covers the following:
- Removal of the sunroof motor and drive assembly from the trunk
- How to get the cable and tubes disconnected
- Emergency removal if the sunroof cable does not move
- Theory of operation
- Disassembly, cleaning, and lubricating the drive assembly
- Step-by-step reassembly of the drive mechanism
- How clutch adjustments are made
- Setting initial clutch adjustment in preparation for reinstallation
PLEASE NOTE: For reinstalling the sunroof motor drive assembly and inspecting and lubing the cable, please refer to Part 8. This video does not cover the removal and repair of the sunroof panel, the removal of the air dam, or the replacement of the sunroof seals. That information is covered in other videos in this series (see below)
If you can not move the sunroof, I recommend you purchase Kent's video on emergency sunroof headliner panel removal. That panel must be removed to get to the fasteners and release the cable, allowing you to reach up and move the roof by hand.
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1980 to 1985 W123 W126 Master Sunroof Service and Repair Kit
These old power non-tilting sunroofs are now 40-plus years old. These are specifically the sunroofs that used the later style round motor.