Does insurance cover a broken sunroof?
Does my insurance policy cover broken glass? If your sunroof (or other glass, e.g., windshield, door glass or rear window) is damaged by something other than a collision, it’s generally handled under your comprehensive coverage.
What makes sunroof glass explode?
According to Global News, the issue could be from contaminants inside the glass, which cause the glass to shatter due to “internal stress caused by high temperatures.” Consumer Reports reported that the moonroofs are susceptible to damage because the glass bends and warps over time as the car goes over bumps and dips.
How do you remove panoramic sunroof sunshade repair?
Getting to the rear drain tubes is relatively easy. I fixed mine last weekend and it took less than an hour. There is an excellent video on YouTube on 2010 Sportwagen panoramic roof drain repair. You just remove 2 torx nuts and everything else snaps off. You can reach the drain tubes and pull them off the roof channel.
How to replace the sunroof on a BMW 325i?
With sunroof glass panel exposed, remove three T25 Torx fasteners from each side of the sunroof glass panel (green arrows). Right side shown; left is similar. Once sunroof glass panel fasteners have been removed, lift glass panel up and remove from vehicle.
How to remove sun shade from BMW E46 sunroof?
You can now remove sun shade by lifting up on left side and sliding out of right side of sunroof cassette. With sun shade removed, clean all dirt and debris from guide tracks. Then lightly lubricate with a graphite based lubricant. Install sun shade in sunroof cassette right side first.
How often should I replace my sunroof and shade?
You can replace the plastic guides in a short amount of time and restore the sunroof and sunshade to working order. Once the plastic guides have been replaced, it is a good idea to add a small amount of graphite-based lubricant to the area about once a year. This will keep things well lubed and in working order.