V70 Body/Trim: - Sunroof rattle

rules · Mar 13th, 2008, 12:20

Hi all

I noticed a rattle the other day while driving and realised it was the sunroof. After closer inspection it seems like it's where the sunroof bolts to the frame work that the torx bits are a little loose.
Now my problem is I have no idea how to get in there as those plastic zigzag thingies are in the way. How do I get around these? Haynes says I need to take it to a specialist, I thought that's why people buy their manuals, so we don't have to

Mister T · Mar 13th, 2008, 15:15

Rules,
The accordion needs to be pulled away at the top edge , this will give you enough room to access the screws , I have attempted to attach a picture .
Mister T.

rules · Mar 13th, 2008, 18:09

Thanks that helped a lot. There are 3 metal clips at the top and it just slips out. I didn't bother with the bottom as I could just bend them out of the way.

Unfortunately I found that that was not the problem. When the sun roof is fully closed and you press it up (physically against the glass) there is quite a bit of play.

I will have to have a thorough check over the weekend.

agallo · Aug 22nd, 2009, 02:27

Hey Rules - I'm having the exact issue with my sunroof. Did you ever get this resolved? If so, how did you resolve it?

Kind regards,
Angelo

jamena · Mar 16th, 2013, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by rules

Thanks that helped a lot. There are 3 metal clips at the top and it just slips out. I didn't bother with the bottom as I could just bend them out of the way.

Unfortunately I found that that was not the problem. When the sun roof is fully closed and you press it up (physically against the glass) there is quite a bit of play.

I will have to have a thorough check over the weekend.

Hi i have just found my sunroof is loose on the (o/s) the (n/s) is ok. did you manage to sort yours out or find out the cause?
James

Aveton Gifford · Mar 16th, 2013, 13:51

Now this is funny, ever since I bought my S60 the sunroof has the occasional rattle, and I have found that if I push the closed sunroof at the front passenger side there is no movement, but if push the front drivers side it moves up and down!

I cant see any missing bolts etc, and I can't see anywhere it is broken.

I really hope someone has a resolution to this problem, as at the moment I stop the rattle by driving around with the sliding blind closed, and that means I may as well not have a sunroof

jamena · Mar 16th, 2013, 16:20

this is getting interesting would all volvo owners with sunroofs, go and see if there is any up and down movement in the closed position on the drivers side
of the sunroof, that way we can see if it is a problem or it is meant to be.
please try
James

ronestes · Jun 4th, 2011, 12:03

I've had this problem twice now, I'm planning to try to repair this morning.
Just waiting for the auto parts store to open. Will us 3M double sided trim tape for repair.
The rattle comes from the window (glass) itself. Open the sunroof, forward first and then tilt thde back up second. There is a metal strip glued to the front and back side of the undersurface of the glass. It comes unglued and rattles. One side maybe loose or the hole strip maybe loose. Both the front and back parts willl fail at some time. These parts must be put back in place or a fait rattle will continue when you drive over a big road bump. Be careful to get the trim back into the exact place they come from. Good Luck. Ron.

Aveton Gifford · Mar 23rd, 2013, 18:19

I finally fixed this today, here is a link to the thread

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=176304

jamena · Mar 23rd, 2013, 19:02

good job well documented I have not had a chance to do mine because of the weather. I know exactly what to do now thanks to you'
you should blog it.
james

Mar 13th, 2008, 12:20	#1
rules Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2019 16:37 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Town View Photos By: rules	Sunroof rattle Hi all I noticed a rattle the other day while driving and realised it was the sunroof. After closer inspection it seems like it's where the sunroof bolts to the frame work that the torx bits are a little loose. Now my problem is I have no idea how to get in there as those plastic zigzag thingies are in the way. How do I get around these? Haynes says I need to take it to a specialist, I thought that's why people buy their manuals, so we don't have to __________________ 2012 Volvo C30 2.0 Essential, Charcoal, Manual, 102000Kms 2010 Volvo XC60 D5, Silver, Geartronic, 168000Kms

Mar 13th, 2008, 18:09	#3
rules Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2019 16:37 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Town View Photos By: rules	Thanks that helped a lot. There are 3 metal clips at the top and it just slips out. I didn't bother with the bottom as I could just bend them out of the way. Unfortunately I found that that was not the problem. When the sun roof is fully closed and you press it up (physically against the glass) there is quite a bit of play. I will have to have a thorough check over the weekend. __________________ 2012 Volvo C30 2.0 Essential, Charcoal, Manual, 102000Kms 2010 Volvo XC60 D5, Silver, Geartronic, 168000Kms

Aug 22nd, 2009, 02:27	#4
agallo Junior Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:37 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary	Sun roof Hey Rules - I'm having the exact issue with my sunroof. Did you ever get this resolved? If so, how did you resolve it? Kind regards, Angelo __________________ Move along, nothing to see here

Mar 16th, 2013, 16:20	#7
jamena Senior Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 16:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South coast, West Sussex View Photos By: jamena	this is getting interesting would all volvo owners with sunroofs, go and see if there is any up and down movement in the closed position on the drivers side of the sunroof, that way we can see if it is a problem or it is meant to be. please try James __________________ S60 D5 S 2003. 100,000 miles

Jun 4th, 2011, 12:03	#8
ronestes New Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2011 12:04 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Asheboro	sunroof rattle I've had this problem twice now, I'm planning to try to repair this morning. Just waiting for the auto parts store to open. Will us 3M double sided trim tape for repair. The rattle comes from the window (glass) itself. Open the sunroof, forward first and then tilt thde back up second. There is a metal strip glued to the front and back side of the undersurface of the glass. It comes unglued and rattles. One side maybe loose or the hole strip maybe loose. Both the front and back parts willl fail at some time. These parts must be put back in place or a fait rattle will continue when you drive over a big road bump. Be careful to get the trim back into the exact place they come from. Good Luck. Ron.

Mar 16th, 2013, 13:51	#6
Aveton Gifford VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:20 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Back on top, for now!!	Now this is funny, ever since I bought my S60 the sunroof has the occasional rattle, and I have found that if I push the closed sunroof at the front passenger side there is no movement, but if push the front drivers side it moves up and down! I cant see any missing bolts etc, and I can't see anywhere it is broken. I really hope someone has a resolution to this problem, as at the moment I stop the rattle by driving around with the sliding blind closed, and that means I may as well not have a sunroof

Mar 23rd, 2013, 18:19	#9
Aveton Gifford VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:20 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Back on top, for now!!	I finally fixed this today, here is a link to the thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=176304

Mar 23rd, 2013, 19:02	#10
jamena Senior Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 16:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South coast, West Sussex View Photos By: jamena	good job well documented I have not had a chance to do mine because of the weather. I know exactly what to do now thanks to you' you should blog it. james __________________ S60 D5 S 2003. 100,000 miles

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