shattered sunroof.... ouch!

[turboguzzi]

Well, out the blue my GF's 1st series Forester cracked the sunroof

Nothing hit it, but now im reading that this simply happens sometimes

luckily looks like replacement work should be easy, but trouble is finding a used one (not about to pay 600-700 for new)

any idea if glass from SG, SH fits too? seems easier to find used

P/N are different, but that could be just shade color etc.... 

 

Tnxs

 

 

Edited Friday at 12:02 PM by turboguzzi

[lmdew]

It's not a hard job, but very labor intensive.

- Remove all the interior trim around the windows to drop the headliner.  Do it when it's warm and there is less chance of the plastic pins breaking.

- Remove the headliner, drop the seats so you have the most room to turn it and get it out the rear hatch without bend it too much

- Disconnect the sunroof wiring and drain tubes

- Unbolt the sunroof, 2 helpers make it easier.  

- Reverse to install the used one.  

If you have access to self-serve yards, you can practice on a yard car.

I know some of the slide hardware changed from year to year.  If you change the complete frame that issue goes away.  Best of luck!

[turboguzzi]

are you sure?

well, according to this subaru pdf its just 8 nuts and glass comes off (tahts all i need to change)

see page 5

stil linterested in compatability of SF, SG, or else....

or3_body_15.pdf

Edited Friday at 05:04 PM by turboguzzi

[lmdew]

Yep, if you can change just the glass it's less work.  All of them I've had the side tracks/guides were broken and required a complete replacement.