Why?
Greasing the panoramic sunroof helps prevent squeaking, engine problems and possible blockages when closing (I speak from personal experience). This is part of the periodic maintenance that must be carried out to prevent long-term problems.
Applicable to VW Golf Variant, Tiguan, Touran, Sharan, Jetta, Passat CC etc…
Audi A5, Q5, Q7 etc… and Skoda Yeti, Superb estate.
What kind of grease?
Use solid lithium grease or polycarbamide grease (resistant to heat and harsh weather conditions, ideal for sunroof use).
Grease references you can use :
– La fraisse VW ref G 060 751 A2
– The full range of Belleville Grizzli greases in 400g or 700g formats (a syringe can be used to grease specific areas).
You can find them on our website or on Amazon :
When?
TEST
When you close the panoramic sunroof, the moving part jerks forward, and you should hear the engine struggling.
this means you need to grease it
How?
A 10 / 20 mm brush – you can buy the cheaper ones and bend them slightly to grease the rail.
-Grease
-A cloth
Apply grease to the guide rail.
Use the brush to grease the sunroof mechanism.
Lubricating seals
Basically, seals don’t lubricate themselves, but when they squeak sometimes a little liquid silicone lubricant doesn’t hurt.
You can use lubricants such as the following (I personally use WD-40):
Now you’ve greased the mechanism on your panoramic sunroof. ✅ ✅
If you need it, I’ve made several tutorials that can help you:
- – Reset panoramic sunroof motor and blind.
- – Change the panoramic blind/curtain.
- – Remove the air deflector for (e.g.) thread maintenance.
- – Unclog water drain pipes on panoramic sunroof.
