Sunroof panel out. Help please.

JDW3696 · Feb 26th, 2021, 12:56

Hello. I have attached a video of my sunroof panel. As you can see it needs recovering. I have looked into how it's done. Am I right in thinking that the whole sunroof has to come out? I have read several instructions and think it does. Before I tackle it though two questions do I definitely need to remove the sunroof to cover it and secondly is it something someone who is not very good with cars can achieve. It is really annoying me but equally if I can do it myself rather than spend a fortune I will.
Or could I cover it in situ?
Thanks
https://youtu.be/KyT1ciSdgok
All the best
Joe

Ian21401 · Feb 26th, 2021, 19:10

From your thread started Feb. 3rd , I thought that you had sorted it.

JDW3696 · Feb 26th, 2021, 19:50

I was trying to get it sorted but not got around to it yet. My exhaust fell off so that took priority. I think I could get the panel out following the guidance just not sure I could get it back in. Suppose I could try getting it out, remove the panel and put the sunroof back on whilst I get thd panel covered and then get it put back in by someone who knows what they are doing.

Ian21401 · Feb 26th, 2021, 20:34

That link in post #8 of your original thread explains how to separate the sunroof panel from the sunroof headlining panel so that the headlining panel can be pushed back into the roof space to permit access to remove the sunroof proper. I only needed to move the headlining panel, not remove it so I didn’t investigate further. It may be possible to remove the headlining panel by disconnecting it from the sunroof panel and drawing it forward but further dismantling may be required. I’m sorry but I cannot offer any more advice than that.

JDW3696 · Feb 27th, 2021, 06:19

Thankyou. Your write up was brilliant so hopefully I will figure it out.
Joe

JDW3696 · Mar 3rd, 2021, 12:42

Well hot the headlining n the sunroof out and back in again. Now just to adjust the sunroof and get it all working properly. Wasn't retracting or sitting correctly so I think I need to look at. Can the position of the sunroof be adjusted with it in the closed position or dies it need to be at vent position? If anyone has a good way of getting the electric sunroof to move the sunroof correctly that would be great. What I mean by that is that it titles when the press the tilt function and stops and retracts in the right places when the retract button is pressed.
I did try fiddling but I don't really know what I'm doing.
Thanks
Joe

Ian21401 · Mar 3rd, 2021, 15:05

My sunroof is not electric so I cannot comment, other than, I believe that there is a reset procedure for the electric ones and there is someone on this forum who knows how. Sorry but I cannot remember who that is.

JDW3696 · Mar 3rd, 2021, 17:22

Thankyou. I read something about disconnecting the motor and pressing the tilt button all the way to reset it. I did that and the spindle on the motor stopped working completely. Luckily when I put it back in it worked again.
Pretty sure I could adjust the way the sunroof sits myself with a bit of time but to get it all working properly might be something I'd struggle with.

Feb 26th, 2021, 12:56	#1
JDW3696 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 07:30 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Stevenage	Sunroof panel out. Help please. Hello. I have attached a video of my sunroof panel. As you can see it needs recovering. I have looked into how it's done. Am I right in thinking that the whole sunroof has to come out? I have read several instructions and think it does. Before I tackle it though two questions do I definitely need to remove the sunroof to cover it and secondly is it something someone who is not very good with cars can achieve. It is really annoying me but equally if I can do it myself rather than spend a fortune I will. Or could I cover it in situ? Thanks https://youtu.be/KyT1ciSdgok All the best Joe

Feb 26th, 2021, 19:10	#2
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	From your thread started Feb. 3rd , I thought that you had sorted it. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse. Last edited by Ian21401; Feb 26th, 2021 at 19:11. Reason: Typo.

Feb 26th, 2021, 20:34	#4
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	That link in post #8 of your original thread explains how to separate the sunroof panel from the sunroof headlining panel so that the headlining panel can be pushed back into the roof space to permit access to remove the sunroof proper. I only needed to move the headlining panel, not remove it so I didn’t investigate further. It may be possible to remove the headlining panel by disconnecting it from the sunroof panel and drawing it forward but further dismantling may be required. I’m sorry but I cannot offer any more advice than that. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

Mar 3rd, 2021, 15:05	#7
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	My sunroof is not electric so I cannot comment, other than, I believe that there is a reset procedure for the electric ones and there is someone on this forum who knows how. Sorry but I cannot remember who that is. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse. Last edited by Ian21401; Mar 3rd, 2021 at 17:14. Reason: Correct text

Feb 26th, 2021, 19:50	#3
JDW3696 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 07:30 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Stevenage	I was trying to get it sorted but not got around to it yet. My exhaust fell off so that took priority. I think I could get the panel out following the guidance just not sure I could get it back in. Suppose I could try getting it out, remove the panel and put the sunroof back on whilst I get thd panel covered and then get it put back in by someone who knows what they are doing.

Feb 27th, 2021, 06:19	#5
JDW3696 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 07:30 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Stevenage	Thankyou. Your write up was brilliant so hopefully I will figure it out. Joe

Mar 3rd, 2021, 12:42	#6
JDW3696 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 07:30 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Stevenage	Well hot the headlining n the sunroof out and back in again. Now just to adjust the sunroof and get it all working properly. Wasn't retracting or sitting correctly so I think I need to look at. Can the position of the sunroof be adjusted with it in the closed position or dies it need to be at vent position? If anyone has a good way of getting the electric sunroof to move the sunroof correctly that would be great. What I mean by that is that it titles when the press the tilt function and stops and retracts in the right places when the retract button is pressed. I did try fiddling but I don't really know what I'm doing. Thanks Joe

Mar 3rd, 2021, 17:22	#8
JDW3696 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 07:30 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Stevenage	Thankyou. I read something about disconnecting the motor and pressing the tilt button all the way to reset it. I did that and the spindle on the motor stopped working completely. Luckily when I put it back in it worked again. Pretty sure I could adjust the way the sunroof sits myself with a bit of time but to get it all working properly might be something I'd struggle with.

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