Where can I get the correct sunroof motor?
Visit the dealer or a local auto parts store and purchase the correct sunroof motor for your vehicle. When ordering the sunroof motor, make sure to inform the person taking your order of the exact year make and model of your vehicle, so that they can match up that information with the correct part number.
What to do about a power tilting sunroof?
When repairing a power tilting sunroof from 1986 to 1995 it should begin with removing the roof panel and fully inspecting, cleaning and lubricating the angular tilting arm assemblies. Lack of lubrication or failure of these arms usually lead to failure of the cable or motor drive assembly.
When to remove the roof panel on a sunroof?
The panel must be removed to properly repair and/or lubricate the tilting arm mechanism. When repairing a power tilting sunroof from 1986 to 1995 it should begin with removing the roof panel and fully inspecting, cleaning and lubricating the angular tilting arm assemblies.
How do you remove a rear sunroof on a car?
Pull one side of the sunroof trim towards the center of the trim and down at the same time. You will see it easily pops out of the headliner. Here is a picture of the clips on the sunroof. Just be careful not to break any of the sunroof trim clips, these trims are very flimsy. Here is a picture of the rear trim once removed.
What to do if your sunroof motor is broken?
Depending on the type of vehicle you have, the sunroof motor will usually be held in place with hex or star screws. Therefore, you need to make sure you have the right type of nut driver before you can remove the screws. Once you have the correct driver, remove the three of four screws that hold the sunroof motor in place. Remove the sunroof motor.
Where can I buy a new sunroof motor?
You can pick a new sunroof motor up at the dealership or local auto parts store and install it yourself in an afternoon. Here’s how you do it: Visit the dealer or a local auto parts store and purchase the correct sunroof motor for your vehicle.
How long does it take to remove a sunroof?
This guide will help anyone who needs to remove the sunroof assembly. Two people will be needed when lowering and removing/reinstalling the sunroof. This project will probably take a few hours, so give yourself a half day or so in case you run into any issues. While we didn’t replace the sunroof seal during this process, it is recommended.
Pull one side of the sunroof trim towards the center of the trim and down at the same time. You will see it easily pops out of the headliner. Here is a picture of the clips on the sunroof. Just be careful not to break any of the sunroof trim clips, these trims are very flimsy. Here is a picture of the rear trim once removed.
Where is the sunroof located on a W124?
If the Sunroof does not function at all when pressing the switch then you will need to do some basic troubleshooting first including checking the Fuse in the main Fuse Box and that the motor has power. The motor is located in the trunk near the power antenna – the trunk trim liners will need removed to access it.
Do You need A FSM to repair a sunroof?
Sunroof repair is something many people avoid (myself included until recently) because of fears of complexity and not having the ‘know how’ to tackle it in the first instance. The FSM does contain some PDF’s on the subject but IMO the instructions are not very clear or easy to follow.
How are the screws held in place on a sunroof?
Depending on the type of vehicle you have, the sunroof motor will usually be held in place with hex or star screws. Therefore, you need to make sure you have the right type of nut driver before you can remove the screws. Once you have the correct driver, remove the three of four screws that hold the sunroof motor in place.
Visit the dealer or a local auto parts store and purchase the correct sunroof motor for your vehicle. When ordering the sunroof motor, make sure to inform the person taking your order of the exact year make and model of your vehicle, so that they can match up that information with the correct part number.
Why does my sunroof not work in my car?
The most common type of sunroof issue is a motor that is either damaged, has lost electrical power, or is malfunctioning due to unknown reasons. There are a few common sources of a broken sunroof motor including:
How much does it cost to replace a sunroof on a car?
The track and cable work together to pull the sunroof open and closed. When one or both of these components break, it will render the sunroof useless. A broken cable or track will require the sunroof to be removed and total replacement of the sunroof assembly. This can cost more than $800 to complete.
What to do if your sunroof is broken?
Sunroof problems should be addressed immediately to prevent interior damage from the elements and even more costly repairs. 1. Broken Sunroof Motor 2. Leaking Sunroof 3. Broken Sunroof Cable or Track 4. Broken Glass