Nah, its not disconnected at all, it still moves, just doesn't wanna get into the position to tilt up unless you help" it along?? As for the rust i think iv'e been lucky thats all...
I think.
However the front does leak, just runs out for the leccy sunroof cowelling, basically just above the interior mirror.
But thats for another day when i take the front of the int of roof down...