Video tutorial on how various maintenance which needs to be covered when owning a sunroof in your vehicle. This tutorial also discusses issues as to why your sunroof could be leaking and what repairs can be done in order to fix the issue. This is a generic tutorial that applies to all vehicles equipped with a sunroof regardless if it’s a glass or metal insert. The main reasons why a sunroof can be leaking is from improper sunroof alignment, worn out sunroof gaskets, or sunroof drains are plugged. This particular tutorial was done on a 1997 BMW 540i.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-varies depending on repairs
-clean lint free cloth
-degreaser
-white lithium grease
-soapy water and a clean lint free cloth
-light gauge long length of wire
-air compressor with blow gun tip
Procedure:
-first ensure the sunroof is properly aligned
-most sunroofs will have a mechanical adjustment which will be specific to your vehicle
-some models are also equipped with an alignment synchronizing system which helps center the motor and linkage
-clean existing grease or grim in existing rails using a clean cloth and brakes cleaner or another form of degreaser
-apply white lithium grease to sunroof rails/tracks, use a cloth to keep the spray shielded
-apply lubricant to other moving parts of the sunroof mechanism
-clean the rubber sunroof gaskets to ensure a long life span
-a dealer specific/recommended dressing can be applied to the sunroof gaskets to ensure they do not dry out
-if the gaskets are faulty, then a replacement can be purchased from the dealer, online, or local automotive parts supplier
-clean around the sunroof opening to ensure existing dust does not contaminate newly applies lubricant
-once finished, test the sunroof to ensure it is functioning correction
-sunroofs can also have mechanical parts fail which will need to be replaced
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Hi, I got Honda civic 2001 and my car has water leaking through the sunroof. Could you please show how to change rubber on sunroof and how to change water pipes. I cleaned pipes, but right side pipe looks damaged and i couldn't find video how can i correctly replace the pipe. Tnx.
Thanks, great help, just what I needed.
grts from Belgium
Checked my sunroof drains by inserting a low pressure stream of water and they are fine so I poured water into the drip tray (the space under the front wind deflector that feeds the water to the drainage holes) and after a few seconds water started dripping into the cabin from the front interior lights. I managed to trace it to the passenger side but cannot see anything out of sorts. Can these 'trays' crack or separate from the sunroof?.
great info bro. thanks!
my 2007 mazda sunroof how do i clean out the rails well whats the best maintenance for when the glass goes way back how do i clean that
how about about popping or clicking noise when i hit bumps or raft roads, do you know what causes the problems of the sunroof?
thank you so useful
Hi.I have a 2004 Isuzu Rodao and the sun roof won't close all the way.Can you please tell me what I can do, Thank you.
I own a Skoda Octavia 2015 model.. my sunroof has been rattling.. i have an appointment with the dealership to fix the issue..
Can someone please tell me more about sunroof rattle? Can this be fixed? Because the rattle is making me go crazy!
Please Help.. need a solution
Use NET CURTAIN ROD to pushh easily all the way through the drain holes, use 303 aerospace protectant which is safe on ALL RUBBER PLASTIC VINYL etc etc, protects against UV/cracking etc but read instructions it is NOT AIR DRYING it needs buffing dry and gets better the more it is buffed, a weak potassium permanganate solution poured through vent drains stops bacteria forming and blocking them in future