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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I have a bmw e90, every now and again the roof when closing closes 75% of the way then goes back to full open
if I hold down the wind deflector it will close.
any ideas before I go looking at replacing the deflector?
Would it be okay to lubricate with silicone spray?
Gummipledge is great for conditioning and protecting the rubber seals on the sunroof as well as all rubber seals in the door jambs, best product of its kind for German vehicles.
my 2005 accord's sunroof wont slide open. it does open as a vent. When i hit the button to open it it makes a sound like it is trying to go but does not move at all. what should i do?
that was a another very good video .a lady want me to fix her volvo sunroof and i had no ideal how this video gave me all i needed .i can tell by the way you use big complicated words you are very inteligent so walk proud brother
Very informative, thank you it was just what I needed to know and it was easy to follow.
I used a hand "bicycle" pump to clear my drains. I had to use the "straw" from a spray bottle to reach down into the drain and then held the hand pump (mine had a nozzle to screw in the end). Works great. No having to get the compressor and hose and all.
Hi, my car has a panoramic sunroof and its making creaking noise. I think its the seal. How can I resolve this? Can I lubricate the seal and solve the issue as show in video? thanks