Lexus ES300h Sunroof Seal Replacement

[@kirk1234ish]

1:28 these sunroof mechanism covers that you first removed in the video had become unattached and had fallen out on my 2016 Lexus ES350. Thanks for posting this video on how to remove these covers which helped me to visually see how to successfully reinstall mine.

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Glad I could help.

[@LawrenceHornbake]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I purchased a new gasket seal on Amazon and I think one of the product photos is being used from your video to advertise the install of the product! Very cool.

[@DanielGFreeman]

Excellent video. Thanks for showing the problem(s), repair process, and testing to confirm the repair. I have GX460 that I will be replacing the seal very soon. Ordered the seal today!

[@Trd2020]

Great review! Love that you went to Carwash before and after

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Thanks. Hope my video helped.

[@camdoogy]

I setup an appointment with Lexus of Rockville for the leak issue in my 2014 ES. Not knowing they use a 3rd party for scheduling, I drove there and the service advisor had no clue what I was there for and he told me $3,000 to replace the entire sunroof. I left and will never return for service or a purchase. Thank you for this post!

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Wow! So glad my video helped save you from spending that kind of money!

[@camdoogy]

@@alittlebitofthat8064 I replaced the seal over the weekend. Problems solved! Thanks again!

[@davidi6226]

Hallelujah! This seal replacement fixes my Lexus RX350 2009 problem as well. I have spent too much time cleaning the drains and drying carpets, and treating mildew smells. I noticed that, with the sunshade pulled back, the car wash air dryer was causing a draught into the car. Thanks so much. Btw great workshop - looks honest and sensible 😊

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Thanks David!

[@jborncraft1473]

Really appreciate your work on making this video! The knocking was driving me nuts. Always kept the sunroof screen closed to try and muffle it. Going to order part today and give this a shot thanks!

[@randygonzalez5758]

Easily one of the best videos I’ve seen on this procedure. Big thx to u!

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Thank You! That's a very encouraging complement.

[@manny5432]

I bought a 2022 es 300h and it’s leaking already. Never thought it would happen this fast. Thank you for the video

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

You're welcome!

[@michaelgraham1167]

Having that same annoying sounds and just purchased the seal weatherstrip. Hoping this will fix the problem. Thanks for video

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

99% sure it will fix it for you. Good Luck!

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Hope it worked for you.

[@acisneros3324]

Thank you for posting this bought a es350 and have the knock. Working on making it a comfortable gentleman commuter car.

[@jimmythecdawg]

Thank you. It turns out I just needed to get it out in the road and it worked!!! Thanks again for your insightful and helpful video.

[@doctajonz2828]

My 2015 GS 350 has the same knocking. I just ordered the new seal, can’t wait to get this damn thing replaced.

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

It will be a relief when you get rid of the noise. Good luck!

[@yanksr35]

Yea my 2011 camry has been leaking finally ordered weather strip(why im here). But you just mentioned knocking. Which ive recently been hearing on incline turns like pulling into a driveway or gas station. Figured ahh shes getting old body and sunroof making noises.. but didnt think that the rubber could be the culprit... sunroof might even need adjusting. Thanks man needed this video.

[@jamesdelgado2009]

I had this same issue with my 2014 GS 450h. I could swear the rear parcel shelf was loose but kept thinking, how in the world would that even happen as it is a permanent structural piece? I lived with it for too long as my car has never once been to the dealer or shop in over 10 years of ownership and didn't want the bad juju, LOL! So, I put up with it until last year when I stumbled upon a Lexus forum that described the problem and the easy fix. A quick KZbin search yielded a DIY tutorial, and within 30 minutes of securing the gasket, the rattle was history! Your video is excellent as well and I particularly liked your "behind the scenes" shot of the dripping water going through the car wash. I am going to need to take a look and see how mine looks - I have never thought to do this before. Bravo Zulu!

[@KHaase]

Thank you, this is so helpful! When you adjusted the FRONT screws after you installed the new weatherstrip and the glass, did you have the sunroof tilted? I know it was tilted when you adjusted the back screws. TIA!!! :)

[@roadwarrior2348]

Thank you for your video, it takes the mystic out of fixing the problem when you can see how its fixed. ok...I can do that ... thx again

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Yes, definitely helps to see it done. Years ago, I was afraid of doing brakes on my car until I watched a couple of videos. You are right, it takes the mystic out of the unknown.

[@naranbatsanjjav725]

Hi there. Tnx for the video. That small noise is just Pain in the A** really. Just bought the seal planning to change it tomorrow. tnx again for the video.

[@anatolylitvak7454]

Have 2016 GS350 F Sport Same problem, that noise driving me nuts 😅Will order new seal and update you in a bit. Thanks for this video

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Thanks! If you get a good supplier for the seal let us all know. I can't find the original supplier that I used.

[@anatolylitvak7454]

I ordered OEM from Japan 🇯🇵 80$ AUD delivered but will take a couple of weeks to arrive. Ordered on EBay Australia 🇦🇺. I live in Melbourne

[@A_H_M.84]

Where did you order your new seal? Having an issue with finding one. Also, thank you for the video, it was very helpful!!

[@younsotv4150]

Thank you for your informative vedio I already had the same issue in my car nissan x-trail I followed your instructions and the problem solved 👍

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Glad this helps with other manufacturers other than Toyota.

[@forspeed4923]

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[@juckster7]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏿

[@ramadanarslan6429]

Great job Thank you

[@RyanTrombley]

Awesome , very helpful , thank you!

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Really glad it helped. Thanks!

[@mariomichienzi1905]

Thank you sir!! I was wondering the same thing and now I know how to fix it!!😊👍👍👍

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Glad I could help

[@ivanbernal346]

I have a gs and that damn noise drives me crazy. I tilt the sunroof every time just to not hear it. I also just noticed that I had water dripping. I will need to replace the gasket forsure.

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

I get annoyed at all those noises too. It is very satisfying to resolve all those little issues.

[@blairdawson]

Can you post a video on how you reinstalled the accordion gasket between the sunroof and the sun shield?

[@johnnynguyen5115]

Awesome work and thanks for sharing video. ❤

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Thanks, hope it helped.

[@sunglassrob7752]

Do you know the part number or where to find that new seal please? Thanks!

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Pretty sure this was the site where I got the seal. In any case, this is about the right price, $64. www.ssl-parts.com/oem-parts/lexus-sun-roof-weatherstrip-6325130100

[@jeffcollins96]

Was the seal the correct length? Or did you cut it for length?

[@nailon7817]

Where did you order the part?

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Pretty sure this was the site where I ordered the part. www.ssl-parts.com/oem-parts/lexus-sun-roof-weatherstrip-6325130100

[@edgarsalazar6505]

Who did you order the gasket from?

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Pretty sure this was the site where I ordered the part. www.ssl-parts.com/oem-parts/lexus-sun-roof-weatherstrip-6325130100

[@edgarsalazar6505]

@@alittlebitofthat8064 thank you

[@Cali_Lux_Cruiser]

Thank you so much!

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Your welcome!

[@RustyRaceHorse]

I think ill also order a car cover just incase this takes me a month to finish! Or incase it dosnt work out well the first try.

[@VHR.Granatelli]

So the amount of water that was coming through before the seal replacement… is that normal? I have a 2010 IS250 and the seal is definitely worn but it doesn’t leak or get water where it shouldn’t but there’s a lot of water that comes through the gap when in a car wash just like this video. I’ll be replacing my seal cause mine too also rattles but I wanted to see if the water seepage is normal or not

[@dwindeyer]

The seal is not water tight, even with a new gasket some water will go around the seal and down the sunroof drains

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Yes. Also important to keep those drains clear. Run a stiff wire down the tubes to clear them if you think they may be clogged.

[@carlosrenaldinoperezreyes2635]

Hello, where did you ordered the new gasket?

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Pretty sure this was the site where I ordered the part. www.ssl-parts.com/oem-parts/lexus-sun-roof-weatherstrip-6325130100

[@danielpark7821]

Holy shit so I was right. I have a 2015 genesis sedan and an es e350 that’s beginning to show its age. There’s a light popping noise and when I went to check the weather seals were in bad condition on both due to the Texas heat.

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Isn't it crazy? Who would think those kind of noises were due to a bad weather seal! I got rid of a perfectly good car back in the 90's because I though it had a bad valve tick. Turned out to be an easy fix with an exhaust manifold gasket. 🙄

[@Rick-vc4xn]

That’s the same problem I have in my car 2007 Toyota Camry. I wish you can do it for me.❤❤

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

Rick, that is half the fun of it. Doing it yourself for the satisfaction of doing it without professional help. You can do it!! It's easy!

[@CarlFiocca]

greaet video. We just purchased a used Lexus rx350 and every time i open the sun room (when it retreacts into the roof ) It is sticking and making a loud pop. I can see where the seal is hanging up. I lubed it up once and it helped for couple times but now it's back. I thought of replacing the seal because it seems dryed out and stiff. I ran across your video when doning some research on how to change it. Do you think replacing mine will solve this problem? (no water leaks that I can see.) Just thought I would get an opinion from someone else.......thanks.

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

For $80 I think it is well worth your time to just replace the seal and see if that solves your problem. I bet it does. Have fun doing it.

[@CarlFiocca]

@@alittlebitofthat8064 agree!

[@nedcramdon1306]

Anybody know where to find a 2013 ES350 manual. It has a glass roof that leaks after rain. I looked online for hours and there seems to be nothing. Merci buckets!

[@RustyRaceHorse]

Wow. Thats brave. Ty.

[@jimmythecdawg]

Hi. I got a neighbor to help me and getting the new seal on was a bit tricky at first but finally got it on. The issue now is it doesn’t automatically close and seems to stop when it’s almost closed. Did you ever see that on yours?

[@alittlebitofthat8064]

No, didn't have that problem. Sounds like it could be an alignment problem. Is the glass too far forward or too far back? I would play around with that a little before I do anything else.

[@Ken-pd1ez]

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