Body exterior

Glass Sunroof Panel Seals, Replacing

2steps
~12min
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  • Remove the rear glass panel.

Replace the Front Seal and the Inner Seal.

  • Remove the seal from the rear glass sunroof panel -1- .
  1. Front seal
  2. Inner seal
    Volswagen Tiguan. Glass Sunroof Panel Seals, Replacing
  • Remove any adhesive residue using Adhesive Strip Remover - VAS6349-.
  • The adhesion surface on the rear glass sunroof panel must be free of dust and grease.
  • Clean the adhesive surface thoroughly with Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.
  • Wipe the adhesive surface on the rear glass sunroof panel using the primer towel supplied.

Note

Always pay attention to the drying time for the primer towel supplied.

  • Remove the protective strip from the adhesive on the new seal and press the seal on both ends.
  • Press seal on evenly to prevent any excess length.
  • Press the seal evenly using the Roller - 3356-.
  • Install the rear glass sunroof panel.

Replacing the Side Seal

  • Remove the side seal -2- from the rear glass sunroof panel profile -1- .
Volswagen Tiguan. Replacing the Side Seal

Note

The seal is supplied with excess length. Cut the new seal to the necessary length. It is recommended to leave the seal 1 - 2 mm longer than necessary so that it can be stretched during installation.

  • Remove any adhesive residue using Adhesive Strip Remover - VAS6349-.
  • The adhesion surface on the rear glass sunroof panel must be free of dust and grease
  • Clean the adhesive surface thoroughly with Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.
  • Wipe the adhesive surface on the rear glass sunroof panel using the primer towel supplied.

Note

Always pay attention to the drying time for the primer towel supplied.

  • Remove the protective foil from the adhesive tape on the new seal.
Volswagen Tiguan. Replacing the Side Seal
  • Attach the new seal -2- with the retainer -1- to the glass sunroof panel -3-.
  • Press the seal on both ends.
Volswagen Tiguan. Replacing the Side Seal
  • Press the seal -2- on to the glass sunroof panel profile -1- even out any excess length.
  • Press the seal evenly using the Roller - 3356-.
  • Install the rear glass sunroof panel.

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