Richie-Van-GTi 70 2 Cars Posted April 24, 2019 Drilled all mine out and fit M4 capped end rivnuts. Waiting to get the car back before I put it back together with stainless M4 button heads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) I broke quite a few screws. All the rear seal ones where corroded and a couple along the main frame also. So I refitted my sunroof using the remaining screws at regular intervals and M4 dome head screws in the rest. To make sure it doesn't leak I coated the thread of all with sealant. I also coated the rails . Essentially it's never coming off again, but it's never going to leak either. All trim is refitted and is secure. Not the perfect solution but good enough. There is no visible difference compared to pre removal Edited April 24, 2019 by Telf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryaner 0 Posted June 6, 2020 On 4/23/2015 at 9:54 PM, mrfirepro said: would it not be simpler to replace like for like??? If you wanted to use a rivnut solution I would make sure you can get the screws first as most are corroded and snap when trying to remove. There are two different types. this one for the front and side these are the ones that go through the rubber strip behind the sunroof glass. you will also need some M4 fibre washer Hi Paul - can I but in here and ask a quick question please. My sunroof is fixed all round with the first type of screw and I'm looking to remove for a re-spray. Is it as simple as just removing these and the frame lifts out? I saw a video somewhere where the guy had removed headliner to get access from inside for some reason? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted June 8, 2020 i took my headliner out. the rails are attached from the top so you dont technically need to remove it. be aware those screws will probably break or are corroded. i dont thnk you can replacements any more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ian010778 21 Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/8/2020 at 2:48 PM, Telf said: i took my headliner out. the rails are attached from the top so you dont technically need to remove it. be aware those screws will probably break or are corroded. i dont thnk you can replacements any more Paul, is there a particular knack to removing the trim from the outside? The sunroof is the last bit I need to remove from mine before bodyshopLOLs and I've been putting it off all spring! Like you, mine will never be taken out again so I'm not fussed about original fittings etc. when it goes back together but the trim feels so flimsy and I don't want to snap it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted June 20, 2020 Not really once the front is unscrewed it slides forward . The side bits then slide forward as the are clipped on with the raised screw heads. Just be really gentle as the plastic is brittle and will break easily 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jj007205 0 Posted February 18, 2021 Just to clarify from above: To get to the bolts etc *Front plastic trim has 2 bolts accessed from inside the car (from under interior/map light area) *Trim then slides forward (careful of the little pastic tabs) *Side trims now accessible and each will have a screw *Side trims now slide BACKWARDS and secured by little plastic 'tabs' which can be VERY fragile. Don't force anything. While potentialy counter intuitive, you can gently (few mm) rock/move side to side before sliding backwards ...Suggest wd40 or similar to aid process. Hope this helps clarify. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
