schalliol

This item, was inside the moonroof cavity. As far as I can tell, the moonroof still works just fine. Does anyone know what part this is and if useful, how I might try to re-install it? Thanks!

spence341

It is a spring from the shade on your sunroof. Many have had the same thing occur. I have one rolling around that I can't seem to get my hands on yet. If you are under warrenty still, have it fixed.

schalliol

Thanks for the information. Does anyone know how to fix it or what harm it may cause? My car went outside of warranty about a month ago. To get it out, what I did was pull the shade close and tilt the back up. Then, either reach in and grab it, or if it's too far back, just stop a bit hard while driving and it should roll out (or did for me).

Supermoto99

had it happen to me too

STEALTH_6

Had it in for service twice for this..

RDD

It could be an extra spring. That was the case with mine. I guess the spring machine on the assembly line was being generous that day.

schalliol

Interesting. So with this piece non-functional, what would I expect to see happen? It seems right now that everything is working properly, but I don't know if that means that it's a load-sharing part and others will fail in the future, etc. Thoughts? It looks like with the right tools one could sneak this thing back in there somehow, but if anyone knows of how, that would be great to know as well.

NR04

It is functional. I can tell you from my personal experience what could happen if you don't get it fixed. The spring holds the sun shade in its track when opening the sunroof. In my case, the shade got jammed and pieces broke off, causing 2-day fix at the dealer (parts ordering). Luckily it was under the warranty but if you're out of yours, I wouldn't take a chance. Just take it to the dealer and get it fixed. I can't imagine costing more than $100. Otherwise, it could cost you a lot more!

05whtaudia6

Funny, this spring just fell out this weekend, I was going down hill and it just rolled out. I am taking it to dealership for repair

STEALTH_6

Great after reading this last week.. and posting a reply of having it in service twice for this...
I myself had mine come off AGAIN this weekend too! (3rd time)

WTF!

I am going to ask if the tech if they can crimp/close the ends so they won't pop off again..
this is a PIA!