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DISCUSSION => Exterior => Topic started by: tskoda on November 15, 2008, 04:30:30 PM

Title: Sunroof Seal replacement
Post by: tskoda on November 15, 2008, 04:30:30 PM

My sunroof seal is leaking, so I've been doing research on replacing it. I can find several good articles on sr adjustment and removal, but I can't find anything on replacing the seal. If someone has done this and would give me a shout, I would appreciate it.

Thanks

Title: Sunroof Seal replacement
Post by: ak96ss on November 15, 2008, 07:12:12 PM

Haven't done it, but it seems pretty straightforward. It just slides on to the sliding roof section from the bottom, doesn't it? Remove the slider, pull old seal off, put new seal on, reinstall, adjust roof.

:)

Title: Sunroof Seal replacement
Post by: xwill112x on November 15, 2008, 10:16:16 PM

the seal is $$$$

frggin rip off..

& ak96ss is right...

dont be afraid to jump into it..its str8 forward..i promise :cool:

Title: Sunroof Seal replacement
Post by: tskoda on November 15, 2008, 10:16:20 PM

Well, that's the kind of info I was looking for. The diagram at realoem isn't very clear, and the new seals aren't here yet.

If it does just slip on (no weatherstrip adhesive?), it should be a piece of cake.

Title: Sunroof Seal replacement
Post by: Thurber on December 20, 2008, 04:07:13 PM

I believe that you have to use an adhesive, something like Wurth Rubber Glue. I think pelicanparts has it.

Title: Sunroof Seal replacement
Post by: carlos318is on December 30, 2008, 05:28:35 AM

Does anyone know if a E36 sunroof seal will fit the E30 as its better than the furry one you get on the E30s

Title: Sunroof Seal replacement
Post by: Thurber on January 04, 2009, 02:41:52 AM

The e36 appears to be one piece (longer than the 2580mm rear seal on the e30).  Perhaps you could cut it to fit.