Need help removing the sun roof on a MK IV

[Rob_Reilly]

A search of the archives reveals several threads on Mark V sunroofs.

MKV Sunroof Alignment

After some diversions for SS repairs, and other distractions, not living the dream but dreaming of a life, I am back to working on the Mark V. I wanted to participate in this sunroof discussion, so I put it in today. I saw the rivets on the rear corners where the leather slides were missing, so I glued on new leather. [IMG_20190824_083316854] [IMG_20190824_092011699] It works different from the '38 SS roof. You can see the hooks that lifts it up at the back. They lift it on these ramps. [I…

Mark V sunroof Installation

I thought they were just strips of closed cell foam rubber with a rectangular cross section. The front BD.2059 is shown in Plate N30 of the Service Manual. It is glued on over the screws that hold the inside framework. The rear BD.2058/1 is wider and lays in that rear channel tray up against the forward edge, so it is in contact with the main roof panel when the sunroof is closed. It is also glued down.

Let’s be sure you have all the pieces.