Sunroof maintenance on VW, Skoda, Seat and Audi cars - TUTORIAL

VW Golf 7 - proper sunroof maintenance
Sunroof is an excellente piece of equipment that really makes driving even more comfortable and luxurius almost as having a cabriolet. But it also requires suitable maintenance. If maintenance is not done, it can become a worts nightmare with very expensive repair costs.
In this video I have discussed proper sunroof maintenance which should lead to trouble free enjoyment of the sunroof.
Even though it is presented on VW Golf 7, tips apply to sunroof maintenance on all cars from VW group, so also Skoda.
VW Golf 7 - ustrezno vzdrževanje strešnega okna
Strešno okno je dodatna oprema, ki naredi vožnjo še udobnejšo in luksuznejšo, saj je skoraj kot da bi imeli kabrioleta. Vendar zahteva tudi ustrezno vzdrževanje, saj se v nasprotnem primeru lahko spremeni v pravo nočno moro s precej visokimi stroški popravil.
V tem videu bom predstavil ustrezno vzdrževanje strešnega okna, ki bi moralo voditi k brezskrbni uporabi strešnega okna.
Navodila veljajo za strešna okna vseh vozil VW koncerna.
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[@dmontgomery4668]

Good video for skrti Skot! Hvala vam.

[@nickoleary1760]

I just bought a sportwagen with a squeeky sunroof. This is exactly what i needed

[@TiGGer1098]

Thank you! Pick Lėon up today and that’s great advice. Especially about driving on bad roads. 10/10

[@phillipbeharall6271]

Thank you great tip don't drive on bumpy roads with sun roof fully open 👏👏

[@MtlCarGarage]

Glad it helped

[@GermanyplayazZ]

Thanks i have a Rs3 with sun roof need to check that !

[@FaceliftGT]

Great!, will check mine tomorrow! :)

[@Stefkampen696]

Thanks a lot

[@aaronpaul9357]

Hi there, Can you please do a review on skoda Octavia 2014, and superb 2014, I'm confused which one should I buy

[@clarissamck]

I have a 21 Jetta that has the larger sunroof but it seems that when it’s open all the way there’s still a quarter of it that is closed with room to go. I thought it would open more. ???

[@skriczi3345]

how to fix the fixing of this net from above as I broke the golf 5 ?

[@bogdy0211]

So how do you clean the holes? thank you

[@apriliaaars]

super video... je pa več slabosti kot koristi s tem oknom, tako da se ga raje izogibam...

[@MtlCarGarage]

Hvala. Sam sem osebno navdušen nad strešnim oknom, saj dobiš delno kabrio doživetje, je pa to seveda še ena dodatna stvar, ki se lahko pokvari. Se pa ta možnost z ustreznim vzdrževanjem in uporabo zmanjša na minimum.

[@farhorizons3901]

Excellent mini-tutorial - thanks! By the way, can you use a spray-on dry lube instead of grease for the rails?

[@MtlCarGarage]

Sorry, I do not have experience with spray-on dry lube.

[@cliffnotes917]

Spray on dry lube only hinged hardware: Please read the VW Owners Manual on the subject
It says: DO NOT DO THE RAILS WITH IT! You need a 'white lithium' grease for the rails
Only use (incredibly expensive, like $25 for a big tube of it)
Genuine Audi - Volkswagen Sunroof Grease Mfg Part # G00045002

[@fofdeejay]

​@@cliffnotes917 does Eurol Universal Lithium Grease EP 2 work too?

[@DAWID866]

hi its there is any way to adjust this roof as i got it in seat and when you on round about or on road with holes its give me very strange sund on that front left side only, hopefully you will be able to h elp

[@MtlCarGarage]

Sadly I do not have info about adjustment.

[@tamasvalentin2739]

Hi. Do anyone know from where can I order or buy that black surrounding glass-plastic panel around the sun roof?

[@Incognito-person]

I'm trying to figure out the same thing for my Audi A3. ECS Tuning seems to have it. 8V5877155A is the part number. Mine is fading, looks like the clear coat is fading, except from what body shops are telling me is that it's plastic, not metal, and needs to be replaced. None of them want to touch it and told me I'm better off either bringing it to the dealership or just leaving it alone sadly. Seems like a HUGE job

[@mikeminderlein297]

can you do a video on how to clean the drains

[@MtlCarGarage]

Sorry, I do not have sunroof on my car. Best is with air compressor, so that you do not disconnect the tube lines.

[@KasamS]

You get a tool vas 6620

[@puja877]

Please help mine closes too early on the right side so it wont close

[@MtlCarGarage]

Get it to a specialized mechanic ASAP and do NOT close/open it anymore because you will (if they are not already) bend the trails and the cost is cca. 1500 eur.

[@NDL-88]

HELP i have the same sunroof and when close is shaking ! Do you no whi ?!

[@MtlCarGarage]

For a start check if it is lubed. If yes, get it serviced ASAP before it bends the rails.

[@fofdeejay]

Whats going on the rubber,i have no clue what you are saying.
Blitserol or something like that?

[@charlesbridgford254]

I use a silicone grease. Shin Etsu is a high quality brand.

[@fofdeejay]

Ok,thank you

[@tannerl5607]

Glycerol I believe. Its used for a lot of things, including person lubricant 😮

[@giovanni5093]

which fat goes there?

[@MtlCarGarage]

There is a special white grease that dealers sell.

[@giovanni5093]

@@MtlCarGarage is it called white lithium grease ??

[@MtlCarGarage]

I do not know.

[@Trystan46]

Shame you don’t post a vid of the sunroof surround that cracks ! On how to remove and replace it ! 🤦‍♂️☹️

[@MtlCarGarage]

This car did not have it, but yes that is not a rare problem.

[@TiGGer1098]

Poor comment! Will you also complain he did not describe how to replace the engine?

[@Incognito-person]

Mine fortunately hasn't cracked (2015 A3) but it's fading. It looks like clear coat is peeling

[@m4cdemos]

Ridiculous comment.

[@roadrunner1095]

It is really advisable not to use the sunroof at all... haha

[@carcosme]

Yes.... Just leave it closed.

[@Storm.Z.4u]

What a crap sunroof design, as bad as mercedes.