Sunroof / Moonroof Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Roof Opening Panel Weatherstrip

Removal





1
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the roof opening panel weatherstrip to install the component correctly.
Raise the roof opening panel as illustrated.




2 Release the roof opening panel weatherstrip from the rear of the panel.




3 Operate the roof opening panel to the position illustrated, and remove the roof opening panel weatherstrip from the front of the panel.

Installation





1 Operate the roof opening panel to the position illustrated.




2
NOTE:
Make sure that the roof opening panel weatherstrip is installed in the orientation noted on the removal process.
Install the roof opening panel weatherstrip to the center of the panel, as indicated.




3
NOTE:
To aid installation of the roof opening panel weatherstrip correctly, use a suitable plastic wedge between the roof opening panel aperture and the seal.
Install the roof opening panel weatherstrip into the locating grove in the panel as far as possible.




4 Using a suitable plastic tool, install the roof opening panel weatherstrip to the corners of the panel.




5
NOTE:
Make sure that the roof opening panel wind deflector is in the fully open position.
Operate the roof opening panel to the position illustrated.




6
NOTE:
Make sure that the excessive amount of weatherstrip is positioned evenly alone the front of the roof opening panel.
Install the roof opening panel weatherstrip to the center of the panel, as indicated.




7 Install the roof opening panel weatherstrip evenly to the panel.




8 Check that the roof opening panel weatherstrip is correctly installed to the panel and no gaps are visible between the weatherstrip and panel.
9 Operate the roof opening panel to the closed position.





10 Visually inspect the roof opening panel weatherstrip for correct alignment and installation.