enigma-2 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Noticed last week when I arrived at a factory to conduct an inspection that the flexible rubber gasket that connects to a small, thin rail, on the underside of the sliding moon roof, was free and disconnected (only on the drivers side). It also had the appearance that it had been squashed in a twisted "S" curve, indicating that it had been disconnected for some time (getting squished crooked when the roof was closed. I easily reconnected the gasket to the rail and noticed that it became disconnected as the roof was nearly closed. I *think* that the unnatural curve in the gasket is putting too much stress on the "crimp" connection and it just pops off the rail. Currently I have it closed with the gasket connected, hoping that this will re-straighten the curve out of the rubber, but time will tell (may have been disconnected for years afaik.) Anyone have any other ideas as to what I can do to force the rubber gasket back into a straight alignment? Tried over bending the rubber by hand, thinking it would begin the retake the proper shape, but it continues to take the S shape. Thinking of using a hair dryer to heat the rubber, but the old doctors guide, "first do no harm". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sman83 Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 When I first had my '13 Edge I had all sorts of problems with this gasket. It would pop out every time I used the sunroof, on both sides. I eventually glued the bottom portion down and the top portion eventually stayed put. I live in CA so the hot weather may of had something to do with it conforming to the rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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