Installing a Sunroof for Car: Step by Step

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Prepare your vehicle for installation

Things You Will Need Before Installing Sunroof Kits in a Car Before you attempt to install sunroof kits in your car, collect the tools and materials required. You’ll need to buy a sunroof kit, and you should have some tools at the ready: drill, screws, wrench and screwdriver. And ideally some protective gear like gloves and goggles if things were to go horribly wrong. Begin the process by washing your car’s roof free of dust and debris. Next, peruse the manual that comes with the sunroof kit in order to become acquainted with how it needs to be installed. Always make sure that you park the car in a well lit and open air location to get easy access to the roof.

Measure and mark where the sunroof fits_DEPTH-GUIDE_F3 into the roof.

After you’ve prepped your ride, measure and mark where the sunroof should be installed. Use a tape measure to decide the position of sunroof on the top surface of your car. Some measuring and double-check to make sure what you're doing is right, so you can mark the outline of your aftermarket sunroof with a pencil. Center and make sure the marked area is completely symmetrical so there are no problems during cutting. You can take your time on this part, not hurrying you'll be sure to have exact measurements.

Cut the hole for the sunroof

Having traced the outline of the sunroof onto your car's roof, it is now time to cut a hole in which to insert the mould. Use a drill to make small holes in the traced outline. When the starter holes are in place, use a jigsaw to cut along the lines, keeping close to the markings. Don't go too fast and easy to damage your car roof. Verify that the cut in the roof is the proper size as specified in the sunroof kit instructions. Take  Body Systems  a spade bit to cut out any rough openings before continuing with the next step.

Install the sunroof assembly

Now that we have our hole, we can install the sunroof assembly. Use the sunroof kit instructions carefully to attach all parts properly. Insert the sunroof assembly in the opening on your vehicle's roof and glue it tight. Use screws and a spanner to screw the sunroof on to the vehicle, ensuring that it is level and lining up against the roof. Test the  For Volkswagen  sunroof for smooth opening and closing prior to performing the last step.

Re-seal and water test the Sunroof.

The final step of sunroof installation is to seal it and check for leaks. Run a bead of waterproof sealant along the edges of the sunroof to keep water from entering your car. Leave the sunroof to dry before checking for leaks. The sunroof opens widely and this time, with a hose flushes water all around it looking for any leakage. If there are any leaks, you can put sealant on again as needed until sunroof is leak-free. Now that you've verified the sunroof is watertight your installation is finished.

Installing a Sunroof in your Vehicle Having sunroofs installed in your car may be an exciting project work that will let  For Volkswagen  you glamorize and spice up the look, feel and function of your car. With these step by step instructions, you will learn how to install a sunroof with precision and caution. Antu Automotive Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd., supplier of quality auto part that provides to our customer a high level of service, and we are happy that you have chosen us for your sunroof installation.