Sunroof reseal tips
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Sunroof reseal tips
I though I would post a couple pics and some advise on this job. I didn't want to disturb the sunroof drains, they weren't leaking, so I used duct tape to hold the lower inside panel "loosely" in place while I had the sunroof out of the hole. You just remove the bolts and the motor, then remove the entire assembly out from above, clean the old gasket material off, I used ProFlex RV "non" silicone based sealant. Takes a few days to completely set up. I posted this because I couldn't find any info on removing the sunroof without disturbing the drains....Well you can do it!
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akapeller (12-30-2018)
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Here's the product I used, I didn't want to use a silicone based sealant. Hopefully it seals!! lol
All RV Aftermarket Products : Pro Flex RV Flexible Sealant
All RV Aftermarket Products : Pro Flex RV Flexible Sealant
Last edited by Motorhead1; 01-30-2017 at 11:42 AM.
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The worst offender is often the seal between the D2 roof and the sunroof (the exterior perimeter seal, usually black rubber) followed by 2x blocked drains per sunroof. It is rare the inside seal leaks unless it's perished or damaged.
High temperature silicon mastic is good, I used similar mastic but it was marine type also.
I also used this insulation between the inside roof and the headliner but be careful of any bare wiring connectors.
http://www.bricodepot.fr/saintes-sai...eur/prod44781/
High temperature silicon mastic is good, I used similar mastic but it was marine type also.
I also used this insulation between the inside roof and the headliner but be careful of any bare wiring connectors.
http://www.bricodepot.fr/saintes-sai...eur/prod44781/
Last edited by OffroadFrance; 01-30-2017 at 01:50 PM.
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The worst offender is often the seal between the D2 roof and the sunroof (the exterior perimeter seal, usually black rubber) followed by 2x blocked drains per sunroof. It is rare the inside seal leaks unless it's perished or damaged.
High temperature silicon mastic is good, I used similar mastic but it was marine type also.
I also used this insulation between the inside roof and the headliner but be careful of any bare wiring connectors.
ISOLANT MINCE RÉFLECTIF 20 COMPOSANTS AVEC PARE-VAPEUR / Magasin de Bricolage Brico Dépôt de SAINTES - SAINT GEORGES DES COTEAUX
High temperature silicon mastic is good, I used similar mastic but it was marine type also.
I also used this insulation between the inside roof and the headliner but be careful of any bare wiring connectors.
ISOLANT MINCE RÉFLECTIF 20 COMPOSANTS AVEC PARE-VAPEUR / Magasin de Bricolage Brico Dépôt de SAINTES - SAINT GEORGES DES COTEAUX
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You have to remove the headlining but it is usually both. They put a metal catch pan with plastic drain tube mounts. I just recently redid mine and epoxied the crap out of the plastic tube mounts and then blew the air lines out to be on the safe side. The rear sun roof runs to the rear and exits behind the tail lamps and the front by the a pillars. The gasket is usually gone anyways if you have any type of leaking sunroof. The best bet is to remove it, clean it real well and then use some type of high temp rtv or something similar to seal it to the roof since it takes most of the heat. Then leave your headliner down for a day or two and do a water test to make sure it's completely sealed. There is a good write up somewhere on it and a U.K. Company even does it that way and they also reccomend making a nice bead around the entire sunroof to roof mount and smoothing it out to make a great seal. I did all of that and plan on getting to roof linex'd so I never have to worry about a leaking sunroof, just the gasket between the glass and the opening and closing mechanism.
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use some type of high temp rtv or something similar to seal it
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