sunroof sag
My 1992 GES sunroof (electric) sits a little low on 1 corner after being opened. It pushes up OK but only with manual pressure (the roof is factory fitted electric). Also, the seal looks a little tired. Any suggestions about replacing the seal, part number etc. Also thoughts on whether the sunroof problem is common place and just a question of dirt and grease? The motor sounds fine and does not seem to strain
Martin :?:
Sorry, I never had a car with sunroof so no previous experience. However, it looks to me that your sunroof needs adjustment. That procedure is thoroughly explained in section 77.51 of the workshop manual, pages 3.1/1 and following and it's too detailed to explain here. It doesn't look at all difficult to me but you will need to either source or fabricate two "centering pins", whose measures are including in the manaul as well.
I believe the seal to be part number A 140 780 00 98, but don't take my word for granted, cause this is not the only one in the sun roof mechanism. Part costs € 57.43 in Germany plus VAT so you can count on good £ 40 + VAT over here.
The good news is that the sunroof is not specific of the G, being all parts shared with other Mercedes models. Therefore any reputable Mercedes specialist should be able to deal with the problem should you not want to try it yourself.
before doing something expensive can I suggest a liberal smearing of vaseline around the perimiter of the sunroof particularly around the corner where it sticks,rog
Thanks for the hint.... can you clarify where I can get the manual/
Thanks Martin