Sunroof adjustment help.

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BarateGites
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Post Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:06 am

I recently replaced the seal on my sunroof because it was dry and rotted out. However, when I put the new one in it seems to be a smidge to thin because it leaks water into the cabin. The seal is Bmw genuine btw. Any tips on how to adjust the sunroof properly so it makes a perfect seal?
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Post Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:37 am

Is it too high up or down? Where the sunroof sheet bolts onto the mech the bolts go into holes that are adjustable up and down, it may need to be sat slightly higher?
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BenHar
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Post Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:58 pm

The "seal" is not really a seal. It is just to stop wind noise.

If water is leaking into the cabin either the sunroof drains are blocked or rusted away.

Ben