Sunroof Seal Replacement Mk1 Galaxy

[chucks4x4]

Sunroof rubber replacement on a MK1 Galaxy.

Does anyone know the best way to do this & best place to source the seal. I've searched the forum & can't find anything on this subject, my problem isn't to do with the drain, but the sunroof glass panel.

After getting a sudden increase in wind noise when driving (sounded like a window open) on investigation the noise was reduced when the sunroof blind was closed. When checking the sunroof I noticed that the front of the glass panel was standing approx 3mm proud of the rubber, it should be flush, the other 3/4's of the seal is still in place, so this is definitely the problem.

Thanks for any help in advance, before my panel decides to part company with the rest of the car :rolleyes: .

Ian (aka Chucks)

[jonbob]

Try these guys, have used them in the past for my caravan www.sealsdirect.co.uk

[gregers]

before you go down this route,have you tried adjusting the glass?i know when i replaced my sunroof,i canibilized 2 to make 1 work

i had to do a lot of adjustments to get it to shut and compress the rubber correctly.

[chucks4x4]

before you go down this route,have you tried adjusting the glass?i know when i replaced my sunroof,i canibilized 2 to make 1 work

i had to do a lot of adjustments to get it to shut and compress the rubber correctly.

 

Thanks Gregers, is that the same method of slackening the 3 bolts either side of the roof & using the plastic 1-1.2mm spacers to adjust the roof alignment?

I'll give it a try, just concerned about how the glass is fixed into/on the rubber as it appears to be separating from it.

Ian

[chucks4x4]

I've attempted to attach a photo of the problem.

It (hopefully) shows the sunroof in an open position edge on & even shows a small gap between rubber & glass in the centre.

 

 

 

 

Sorry can't figure out how to make photo larger

Edited April 6, 2011 by chucks4x4

[chucks4x4]

OK sorted it, if anyone else has this problem this may help.

Removed full sunroof panel.

Found the sunroof has 2 seals, outer & an inner bonded to the glass.

Pulled outer felted seal clear of glass

 

 

It was the inner seal which had separated from the glass as indicated by the screwdriver

 

 

Contemplated which type of adhesive to use, decided on super glue more liquid so able to squeeze into gap between glass & rubber.

Would of been harder to apply high contact adhesive into the gap.

Once applied inner rubber was clamped to the glass warmed with a hair drier for a few minutes then left for at least one hour.

 

 

The outer rubber was then refitted (this took quite an effort) it was pushed up to the edge of the glass.

Then from underneath with a pushing rolling motion it was manipulated until it was level with the face of the glass.

 

 

The sunroof was then refitted to the car & adjusted (this requires the use of a plastic spacer at the rear of the roof).

I found a plastic set square the kids used at school was ideal. I won't go into full fitting/alignment procedure but if anyone wants to know I'll post it.

 

Finished item.

 

 

Hope this is of help to someone :lol:

Ian (aka chucks)

[Kendosuk]

Hi there I have exactly this problem... I was wondering how does the glass panel actually come out? My haynes manual just says take to dealer.....

 

Thanks..!

 

Ken.

[chucks4x4]

Sorry Ken can't remember how to upload pics but I'll try to write the method.

 

Removal

01. Slide blind rearwards.

02. Tilt sunroof & remove glass retaining screws, 2 each side.

03. Lift the glass out.

 

It's as simple as that, replacement is slightly more complicated.

 

01. Replace glass but do not fully tighten screws.

02. Close panel

 

03. Loosen roof opening panel screws on each side, 3 each side.

04. Place a 1.0-1.2mm, 150mm long plastic spacer (I used one of the kids plastic set squares) between the glass & the steel roof at the rear.

 

05. Do not tighten the rear two screws at this point (or any of the others), adjust the rear edge of the glass. Push the rear edge of the glass up or down until you get it sitting flush to 1mm proud...........Tighten rear screws (torque later).

 

06. Make sure the glass is central in the opening.

07. Adjust the front edge of the glass pushing it up or down to get it flush to 1mm low............Tighten front screws to 5Nm.

 

08. Check glass is still central.

09. Tighten both the rear screws then central screws to 5Nm.

 

10. Remove the plastic spacer & try the roof.

 

Recheck all screws are tight.

 

It's not really as complicated as it sounds once you get started (just wish I could upload the diagrams).

 

Hope this helps.

Ian

Edited January 2, 2013 by chucks4x4

[gregers]

if its just the glass then follow above info,

if its the whole mechinism then WAIT FOR IT,a lot of hard work.

roof lining needs to come out,iirc im sure i posted my workings on this subject up,but i also think another member did some photos and they may well be in the faqs?.