Reply To: Sunshine roof seal

Hi All

Jack, if I have understood the mechanics of the sliding roof correctly; there should not be a seal along the back edge of the roof panel, nor roof edge. I guess that someone has added this at some stage to try to stop leaks.

If you decide to remove the seal; the sliding roof panel is secured by a grub screw at each front corner of the panel, on the underside; ie. in the car.

If you can’t see them, it’s probably because the roof panel trim has covered them up. I can send a pic if you like?

If you decide to try to remove them; be careful! They are slot headed screws and if they have been in position for many years, could have rusted up. It is difficult to spray WD40 on without soaking the roof lining and even more difficult to apply heat. Mark the brackets so they go back in exactly the same place.

However once removed, the front of the roof panel simply lifts up and the two lugs on the rear of the panel (hidden at this stage), once located in the appropriate cut-outs in roof frame will ensure that the panel can be lifted free.

Bonne chance!

Martin