How to replace sunroof seal? (2 Viewers)

[HGB]

On my third 200 series LX and am experiencing both water intrusion when washing the car and extremely excessive wind noise when driving and the shade is open. This noise is unlike any other LX I’ve had. Some noise is normal, this is very annoying to where it can affect in cabin conversation.

Does anyone know the part number for the sunroof seal and or how to remove and replace it?

 

[gaijin]

Have you checked to see if the sunroof drains are clear? May not be related to the noise you are experiencing, but may be the reason behind your water intrusion.

HTH

 

[vipergrhd]

The glass may be out of adjustment? First thing i would check if any tear on the glass seals and see if the glass is adjusted properly.

 

[bigredmachine]

there is no pn for the seal you have to replace the glass. water intrusion is most likely the drains on the sunroof frame are clogged and you can clean them out with a gentle shot of air from an air gun.

 

[nwfl4runner]

there is no pn for the seal you have to replace the glass. water intrusion is most likely the drains on the sunroof frame are clogged and you can clean them out with a gentle shot of air from an air gun.

no way - you can (I have) replace the seal. A few torx gets the glass out (behind the accordion plastic). Remove it and replace seal.

part -63251-12190

 

[HGB]

no way - you can (I have) replace the seal. A few torx gets the glass out (behind the accordion plastic). Remove it and replace seal.

part -63251-12190

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Yes!! Thank you. You’re the man. How long did the job take? easy for an inept diyer?

 

[nwfl4runner]

Yes!! Thank you. You’re the man. How long did the job take? easy for an inept diyer?

the hardest part is getting the sunroof in and out without hitting the paint. I was solo and used a few towels.

 

[Markuson]

the hardest part is getting the sunroof in and out without hitting the paint. I was solo and used a few towels.

Could you shed some specific light on what you had to do to remove the glass?

 

[nwfl4runner]

Could you shed some specific light on what you had to do to remove the glass?

Raise the glass up, remove the accordion plastic which reveals torx bolts on each side (I think 2). Unscrew and lift the glass up and out (I didn't have a roof rack at the time). I think you could also angle it down and through the cab.

edit - I don't think there was anything special about the plastic accordion either, I think just pry it gently from the ends

 

[Markuson]

Raise the glass up, remove the accordion plastic which reveals torx bolts on each side (I think 2). Unscrew and lift the glass up and out (I didn't have a roof rack at the time). I think you could also angle it down and through the cab.

edit - I don't think there was anything special about the plastic accordion either, I think just pry it gently from the ends

Thank you.
I did get the glass out that way...replaced the seal.
Bummer is...identified (again) that the Prinsu rack install was botched big time...nda is causing leak still.

 

[nwfl4runner]

Ugh - I just freaking went through that! Also - when you reinstall the torx can adjust up and down so you need to check outside to make sure it’s level

 

[Indiana80]

no way - you can (I have) replace the seal. A few torx gets the glass out (behind the accordion plastic). Remove it and replace seal.

I have 2013 Land Cruiser with a buggered up sunroof seal. Will this replacement seal be a perfect fit to replace the original one?

 

[nwfl4runner]

yup, identical parts

 

[Indiana80]

yup, identical parts

Oh, man. That’s great news! Thank you!

 

[Indiana80]

yup, identical parts

It’s strange…on all the parts sites and eBay, your sunroof seal part says it will fit a 2013 LX570, but not a 2013 Land Cruiser. I would think they are the exact same sunroof and seal between the LX570 and the Cruiser?

 

[bloc]

It’s strange…on all the parts sites and eBay, your sunroof seal part says it will fit a 2013 LX570, but not a 2013 Land Cruiser. I would think they are the exact same sunroof and seal between the LX570 and the Cruiser?

Things like that do happen on occasion.. usually a quirk of their parts system. It is possible the LX had a different shade of tint in the glass than the cruiser and this allowed a different part number, with the seal being available separate just some odd result.

I have had the LX seal on the shelf for a couple uses now without an opportunity (or need, really) to tear mine apart and change it. Hopefully after things cool down this fall.

 

[linuxgod]

FYI I ordered the Lexus part for my LC and did it with the glass still installed. Tilt up, remove seal, reinstall what you can of the new seal, press it it into place, and the last bit was en exercise with a flat plastic tool to get it to seat right. Under an hour of effort