Have you noticed wear or leaks on your VW Touran roof bar? In this guide, we show you how to change the seals easily, step by step.

What are the signs of a worn roof bar seal?

High-speed hissing, water infiltration or vibrating noises are often signs that your seals need replacing.

Time: 45min

Tool :

1. One set of gaskets ( 1K9 860 151 for Golf V estate ) or 1T0 860 151 for Touran
2. 13″ socket
3. Ratchet wrench
4. 13″ open-end wrench
5. Remover
6. Degreaser (white vinegar)
7. A spatula or something to scrape with
8. Heat gun

Steps to replace Touran roof bar seals

1 – Remove roof rack covers

Remove the roof rack covers from the ends using a plastic tool or blue card.

Lift them at the ends to remove them.

2 – Unscrew the fixing screws

Unscrew the front and rear fixing screws using the 13″ socket.

3 – Remove central roof bar cover

4 – Unscrew the central fixing screw.

5 – Removing the roof rack from the vehicle

6 – Remove old joints by peeling them off

Thoroughly clean the surface of adhesive residues

I used a heat gun to remove most of the glue and then solvent.

Use white vinegar to degrease the area where we’ll be gluing the new joints.

If you’re also looking to unlock a sunroof, check out our guide to locked panoramic roofs.

7 – Gluing the new joints

Take your time, work in dry weather, and make sure surfaces are thoroughly clean before laying the new joints.

Bond all new joints after removing the protective film

8 – Reassemble in reverse order

For more tips on car roof maintenance, see this article from VW France.

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