Notices
996 Forum 1999-2005
Sponsored by:

Sunroof liner broken

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-27-2024, 06:06 PM
  #1  
Billy2430
Track Day
Thread Starter
 
Billy2430's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: DFW
Posts: 15
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default Sunroof liner broken

Hello all, today I was driving with my sunroof down because it’s like 97 out, and when I went to close it, I pressed the button saw that once the sunroof had fully closed, the liner on the bottom of the metal plate had came off of its rails. I was in a hurry so I wasn’t able to inspect it too much, but I got these photos. Has anyone else had this happen/does anyone know how to fix it?



Old 06-28-2024, 12:20 PM
  #2  
Billy2430
Track Day
Thread Starter
 
Billy2430's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: DFW
Posts: 15
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Also, does anyone know if it compromises the weather seal and will allow water in? I just drove it on the highway and there is a lot more wind noise there than normal
Old 06-28-2024, 12:45 PM
  #3  
ZuffenZeus
Nordschleife Master
 
ZuffenZeus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Zuffenhausen, Georgia
Posts: 5,289
Received 1,845 Likes on 1,010 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Billy2430
Also, does anyone know if it compromises the weather seal and will allow water in? I just drove it on the highway and there is a lot more wind noise there than normal
No, the weather seal is integral around the perimeter of the sunroof cutout of the roof system. The lower panel is just for cosmetics and a little sound isolation as you've noticed. (notice in picture)

Follow this procedure...

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...DY-Sunroof.htm


The following users liked this post:
Billy2430 (06-28-2024)
Old 06-28-2024, 12:58 PM
  #4  
Billy2430
Track Day
Thread Starter
 
Billy2430's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: DFW
Posts: 15
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by ZuffenZeus
No, the weather seal is integral around the perimeter of the sunroof cutout of the roof system. The lower panel is just for cosmetics and a little sound isolation as you've noticed. (notice in picture)

Follow this procedure...

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...DY-Sunroof.htm

Thank you! I will work on this later today once I get home.
Old 06-28-2024, 01:26 PM
  #5  
ZuffenZeus
Nordschleife Master
 
ZuffenZeus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Zuffenhausen, Georgia
Posts: 5,289
Received 1,845 Likes on 1,010 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Billy2430
Thank you! I will work on this later today once I get home.

The lower panel is not bolted onto the mechanism. It kind of 'locks' into place. It apparently jumped out of the correct position and needs to be repositioned. But follow that procedure in the Pelican link. And, be very gentle with the lower panel. IMHO, the panel gets out of track because of the sagging (gets snagged) of the alcantara head liner.

Last edited by ZuffenZeus; 06-28-2024 at 02:18 PM.



Quick Reply: Sunroof liner broken



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 06:33 AM.