How to Remove Sunroof Glass from a Volkswagen (1999-2014)

Applies To: VW GOLF GTI (1999-2014) NEW BEETLE (2000-2010) PASSAT (1998-2010) JETTA (1999-2011) GOLF (1999-2006)


VW Jetta (1999-2005); VW Golf (1999-2006); VW Passat (1998-2010); VW GTI (1999-2014); VW New Beetle (1998-2010); VW Jetta (1999-2011); Many VWs with non-panoramic roofs are similar

Pull Tip: Use the Allen Wrench if the manual crank is missing.

Estimated Pull Time: 10 minutes

Recommended Tools

  • Ratchet Ratchet
  • Ratchet Extensions Ratchet Extensions
  • Phillips Head Screwdriver Phillips Head Screwdriver
  • Pocket Screwdriver Pocket Screwdriver
  • 5/32 Allen Wrench 5/32 Allen Wrench
  • T-20 Torx Bit T-20 Torx Bit

Instructions

  • 1

    First take the roof trim panel down so you can gain access to the motor and the special tool that can be used to manually open the roof

  • 2

    Take the tool from the trim cover and insert it into the motor and crank the sunroof by hand until it is in the full vent position

  • 3

    Next, remove the trim from the sunroof (This may be in one piece or two).

  • 4

    Remove the three T20 torx screws. On the third screw, you will see the sunroof glass drop down a little bit and that is okay.

  • 5

    Repeat the process on the other side

  • 6

    Once all of the screws are out, simply lift sunroof out

Video Transcript

Hey, everybody, Charles from HumbleMechanic.com with another DIY and Drive tutorial with Pull-A-Part Used Auto Parts. Today, I'm going to show you how to remove the sunroof glass out of a Volkswagen. The tools you're going to need for this job is going to be a ratchet, an extension, a T20 torques, a pocket screwdriver, and if the manual crank is missing from your car, a 5/32 Allen fits perfectly. Because we're on the salvage yard, we can't simply just open the sunroof with the switch. We're going to take the trim panel down to gain access to the motor, as well as the special tool to manually open it. Next step is to remove the tool from the trim cover and insert it in the motor. You're going to want to crank the sunroof by hand until it's in the full vent position. Next, you're going to remove the trim from the sunroof, and this may be in either one piece or two. After the trim has been removed, we're going to take out the three T20 torques screws. Now, on the third screw, you're going to see the sunroof glass drop down just a little bit, and that's going to be OK. And this is going to be the same for the other side. Once all of your screws are out, you can simply lift the sunroof out.
All right, guys, this is Charles from HumbleMechanic.com. Thanks for watching, and I will see you next time.

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