Sunroof - Water Leaks at Rear Edge
86VW1Applies To
GOLF
1985-1986
Group 60
Subject
Sunroof Lip Seal
Part Identifier 6052
Key Points
Eliminating water leaks by repairing sunroof lip seal
Number
86 - 01
February 18, 1986
Water leaks at the rear edge of the sunroof may be caused by an improperly installed sunroof lip seal..
If sunroof leaks at the rear edge, - perform the following:
Work sequence
- remove sliding roof panel
FIGURE 1 - LIP SEAL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED:
- examine lip seal for proper installation
Note
Lip seal must not touch weatherstrip
- remove lip seal from water tray
- clean old adhesive from water tray and lip seal
- apply high strength weatherstrip adhesive to base of groove in lip seal
- apply adhesive to both sealing edges along full length of water tray
FIGURE 2 - LIP SEAL PROPERLY INSTALLED:
- install lip seal as shown in Fig. 2 a = 4.0 mm - 5.0 mm
- allow adhesive to dry
- install sunroof panel
- check adjustment at front and rear of lid as shown
- if necessary, realign
Labor Operation 6052 21 0 20 T.U. (sunroof panel removed)