How to Service a Sunroof in a Chevy Corvette

If you properly maintain your Chevy Corvette's sunroof, you can enjoy the open air in good weather and eliminate the leaks and squeaks. It's generally recommended that you clean and inspect your sunroof's mechanics at least twice a year.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Plastic scraper
• Rustoleum
• New rubber gasket
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Compressed air
• 3-In-One Lubricant
• Lint-free cloth

Replace the Sunroof Gasket

1. Take down the interior trim and headliner to access the sunroof. Take a digital photograph before you do this, so you know how to return the trim pieces later.

2. Remove the screws and bolts that hold the sun roof to the body of the car. Unplug the power source at the rear of the sunroof.

3. Ask someone to help you lift and move the sunroof away from the vehicle, so you don't damage either the sunroof or your Corvette.

4. Pull the old rubber gasket from its channel. Use a plastic scraper to remove any excess rubber or adhesive that remains. Clean the channel and check it for rust. If you need to, paint the channel with Rustoleum to prevent further deterioration.

5. Install the new rubber gasket in the channel. Place the outer lip in first, followed by the inner lip. Use your plastic tool if needed. Inspect your work for gaps or wrinkles. Remove the gasket and install it again in problem spots, until your gasket seats evenly and smoothly inside the channel.

6. Return the sunroof and reconnect the power source. Secure the sunroof and make sure it's level and fully functional. Put your headliner back and secure it with the trim pieces you removed earlier.

Maintain the Sunroof

7. Inspect the sunroof of your Chevy Corvette to make sure it's seated evenly on your vehicle, not raising or lifting at one corner. Lifting indicates the presence of debris on the tracks, or a damaged gasket.

8. Check the sunroof's four drain tubes for clogging. Clear the tubes using compressed air and replace them so they can continue to drain excess water.

9. Remove the trim on the interior of your Chevy Corvette and allow the interior material to drop. Use compressed air to blow dust and debris from the tracks that move your sunroof. Lubricate them using 3-In-One. Return the interior materials and the trim to your vehicle.

10. Clean the sunroof's rubber seal with a clean, damp, lint-free cloth. Pay attention to the condition of this seal. If it shows excessive wear, replace it to prevent leaking and damage to your sunroof and your vehicle.

Tips & Warnings

• Your Chevy Corvette has four drain tubes. Two run down the front of your vehicle to the bumpers, and two run to the back, most often by your tail lights. Consult your owner's manual for specific locations, as this can vary slightly year to year.

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