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how to clean sunroof drain tubes. sunroof stuck
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:33 pm
by unmol
more problems! i found that the drain tube on the front nearside sunroof is blocked and waters leaking in the footwell BUT the problem i have is that the sunroof only opens up and down and doesn't slide back and forth so i cant get to the front tube to clean it. does any one have any ideas how to get at it?
thanks
Re: how to clean sunroof drain tubes. sunroof stuck
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:12 pm
by robbo86
Yes, in front of your sunroof should be a cover that prizes off. From there the sunroof can be wound manually with a 13mm (I think) socket!
HTH
Re: how to clean sunroof drain tubes. sunroof stuck
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:50 pm
by Brianmoooore
robbo86 wrote:Yes, in front of your sunroof should be a cover that prizes off. From there the sunroof can be wound manually with a 13mm (I think) socket!
HTH
It can, but the large(r than 13mm) nut is slackened to disconnect the drive from the motor. You then use a male hex socket (6mm?) to turn the centre shaft, or use the double cranked allen key that should be in the tool kit.
You will need to assist the roof with your hand as you turn the key. Work it over and back until it frees up, then tighten the large nut again to reconnect the motor.
Re: how to clean sunroof drain tubes. sunroof stuck
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:29 pm
by unmol
thanks alot guys. done it!!
Re: how to clean sunroof drain tubes. sunroof stuck
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:42 pm
by RotE30
then use a net-curtain type, flexible pole to ram it clear...
Re: how to clean sunroof drain tubes. sunroof stuck
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:12 pm
by unmol
didnt think of that actuly! used a coat hanger instead
Re: how to clean sunroof drain tubes. sunroof stuck
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:20 pm
by Brianmoooore
Coat hanger wire will scratch the paint, and promote rusting. TV coax cable is the tool for the job.