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Sunroof - Water Leaks at Rear Edge

86VW1
Applies 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)