dorikin
13-11-2011, 03:50 PM
Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!
Aim: The aim of this DIY article is to clean out all the gunk building up on your sunroof rails. By keeping the rails clean you can prevent further problems down the track.
Required:
-Silicone Spray
-Degreaser
-Size 5 Allen key bit
-Ratchet, extension and socket to fit Allen key bit
-Rags
*Optional
-Window spray
-Vacuum Cleaner
-Old toothbrush
Steps:
1. First step is to pull the sunshade back and tilt the sunroof. Straight away you'll notice how dirty and grubby it is.
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/7602/img0044ewr.jpg
2. Now we're going to remove the Sunroof glass so we can clean as much of the rail as possible. Go inside the car remove 3 Allen head screws on each side of the glass bracket. Now remove the glass by lifting up and store some where safe.
*Note: You can try cleaning the rails without removing the glass but you won't even be able to clean half of it.
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/1914/img0047lb.jpg
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8790/img0049oa.jpg
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/75/img0051qm.jpg
3. You should now have full access to the rails to start cleaning. Grab your rag and degreaser and make it spotless. I spent around 30 mins just cleaning.
*Tips: Vacuum first if you see any loose debris. Use an old toothbrush to scrub. Open and close the sunroof so you can access all the nooks and crannies.
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3308/img0052fx.jpg
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/3394/beforeimg0044.jpg http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1390/afterimg0061.jpg
4. It's time to lube it up with Silicone Spray. Spray along the guide rails and then open/close the sunroof a couple of times to get the brackets coated.
http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/5459/img0067w.jpg
5. Time to refit the glass. But before I did that I took this opportunity to clean both sides of the glass whilst it was off the car. Just grab window cleaner and clean, self explanatory.
Before you re-position the glass make sure the glass brackets are in the tilt position. Arrange the glass onto the brackets and fasten the allen screws. You'll notice there is room for adjustment with the allen screws so what you should do first is hand tighten them down and then close the sunroof to position it correctly. Once you're happy with it tighten the screws down and you're done!
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4467/img0069ba.jpg
Other comments: This DIY was performed on an EG5 Civic with an OEM Sunroof. The steps above may or may not apply to other Hondas so use at your own risk.
Aim: The aim of this DIY article is to clean out all the gunk building up on your sunroof rails. By keeping the rails clean you can prevent further problems down the track.
Required:
-Silicone Spray
-Degreaser
-Size 5 Allen key bit
-Ratchet, extension and socket to fit Allen key bit
-Rags
*Optional
-Window spray
-Vacuum Cleaner
-Old toothbrush
Steps:
1. First step is to pull the sunshade back and tilt the sunroof. Straight away you'll notice how dirty and grubby it is.
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/7602/img0044ewr.jpg
2. Now we're going to remove the Sunroof glass so we can clean as much of the rail as possible. Go inside the car remove 3 Allen head screws on each side of the glass bracket. Now remove the glass by lifting up and store some where safe.
*Note: You can try cleaning the rails without removing the glass but you won't even be able to clean half of it.
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/1914/img0047lb.jpg
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8790/img0049oa.jpg
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/75/img0051qm.jpg
3. You should now have full access to the rails to start cleaning. Grab your rag and degreaser and make it spotless. I spent around 30 mins just cleaning.
*Tips: Vacuum first if you see any loose debris. Use an old toothbrush to scrub. Open and close the sunroof so you can access all the nooks and crannies.
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3308/img0052fx.jpg
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/3394/beforeimg0044.jpg http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1390/afterimg0061.jpg
4. It's time to lube it up with Silicone Spray. Spray along the guide rails and then open/close the sunroof a couple of times to get the brackets coated.
http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/5459/img0067w.jpg
5. Time to refit the glass. But before I did that I took this opportunity to clean both sides of the glass whilst it was off the car. Just grab window cleaner and clean, self explanatory.
Before you re-position the glass make sure the glass brackets are in the tilt position. Arrange the glass onto the brackets and fasten the allen screws. You'll notice there is room for adjustment with the allen screws so what you should do first is hand tighten them down and then close the sunroof to position it correctly. Once you're happy with it tighten the screws down and you're done!
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4467/img0069ba.jpg
Other comments: This DIY was performed on an EG5 Civic with an OEM Sunroof. The steps above may or may not apply to other Hondas so use at your own risk.