Sunroof problem

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Sunroof problem

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So my sunroof stopped working today. Wants to open but can`t. I found that on the drivers side the rear of the window isn`t dropping down so that it can retract into the roof. There is a small wedge that is supposed to retract when you push the button. It pulls back and allows the window to drop. I can push it back manually and the window will work. I believe it has become disconnected but can`t see it because the glass is in the way. What do I have to do to remove the glass panel? Is it just a matter of removing the four screws?
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Re: Sunroof problem

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Yes and it will come out from the top
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Yes and it will come out from the top
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Re: Sunroof problem

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Yes and it will come out from the top
Tyler

2002 Galaxy Silver SSEi "Silver Shadow" 181, xxx miles- DD, tinted taillights, 10000k HID low beams, GXP strut brace, carbon fiber overlays, GXP door bezels and vents and Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge, cleared corners, drilled and slotted rotors, painted calipers, Intense Stage 1 Performance package, smoked door reflectors.
2001 Galaxy Silver SE 119, xxx miles- RIP
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Re: Sunroof problem

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Yes and it will come out from the top
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Re: Sunroof problem

Post by irv »

now that we know how it comes out is there anything that can be lubed
on the sunroof parts for better operation and longer life.my wife
opens ours every nice day. i leave it closed. any special stuff you guys use
for lube in this area/
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I also would like to know, as I have some sunroof gremlins to chase down
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I lube all the moving parts with marine grade white lithium grease, then claybar and wax the inner rim of the sunroof opening on the body and dress the sunroof's weatherstripping (after wiping it down with soap and water to clean it) with graphite suspended in oil (used for locks usually). I've fixed several stuck sunroofs by just clay barring and waxing the opening, but for the stubborn ones the graphite on the seal has done it.
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