How to replace sunroof 06 Forrester?

[mattri]

06 Forrester has a crack in the sunroof. It isn't leaking, never has, but obviously the glass needs to be replaced.

 

Has anyone done this? It looks like the brackets that hold the glass in are pretty accessible.

 

Any tips or know of a good place to source the glass? No jy around here has anything.

[Scoobywagon]

Working in a glass shop, I can tell you that the best/most reliable place to get that glass is the dealer. There are a couple of distributors that deal in sunroof glass, but they're really just getting it from the manufacturer so it doesn't save you anything.

[mattri]

Thanks for the reply, have you ever replaced one of these? Was it as easy as it looks?

[Scoobywagon]

I have not done one of these, specifically. However, for the most part, sunroofs are sunroofs with only a few minor variations on the theme.

 

Generally, there will be 2-3 screws per side. Back those out and be VERY careful not to lose them. Pull the glass. A pair of really good suction cups is just the thing here. Install your new glass by reversing that procedure.

 

One additional step that I'd recommend, since you're going to have it apart anyway, is cleaning out the drain lines. Or at least check them to make sure they flow properly. Those drains are really small and clog easily.

[mattri]

Thanks for the information, I'll post when done.