Sunroof Front Guide. Porsche 911 / 964 / 993  ❭  91156404500

Sunroof Guide

The guide forms part of the sunroof mechanism and helps locate and guide the sunroof cover as it moves through its opening and closing cycle. A worn, damaged or missing guide can contribute to poor sunroof operation, unwanted movement or incorrect positioning of the panel.

Fits:

• Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
• Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
• Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
• Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
• Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
• Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
• Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
• Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
• Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
• Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
• Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.6L 1991-93
• Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.8L 1991-93
• Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.3L 1991-93
• Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.6L 1991-93
• Porsche 993 (911) C2 1994-97
• Porsche 993 (911) C4 1994-97
• Porsche 993 (911) RS 1994-97
• Porsche 993 (911) C2S 1994-97
• Porsche 993 (911) C4S 1994-97
• Porsche 993 (911) TURBO 1994-96
• Porsche 993 (911) GT2 1994-97
• Porsche 993 (911) TURBO S 1994-97

What Does the Sunroof Guide Do?

The sunroof guide helps control the movement and positioning of the sliding sunroof cover within the roof mechanism.

Correct guidance is important for smooth sunroof operation and helps keep the panel properly located as it opens and closes.

Why Does It Fail?

Sunroof guides can deteriorate through age and repeated operation. Common causes include:

• General wear over time
• Damaged or worn guide surfaces
• Excessive force caused by a stiff sunroof mechanism
• Poor adjustment
• Lack of maintenance
• Damage during previous sunroof repairs
• Age-related deterioration

If a guide has failed, the rest of the sunroof mechanism should also be inspected to establish why the component became damaged.

When Should It Be Replaced?

Replacement should be considered if the original guide is visibly worn, cracked, broken or missing.

Symptoms that may indicate a problem within the sunroof mechanism include uneven panel movement, excessive play, unusual noises or difficulty opening and closing the roof.

These symptoms can also be caused by cables, tracks, drive components or incorrect adjustment, so diagnosis of the complete mechanism is recommended before replacing individual parts.

Checks Before Installation

Inspect the:

• Sunroof guides
• Sliding tracks
• Drive cables
• Sunroof panel adjustment
• Motor and drive mechanism
• Associated brackets and fixings
• Tracks for dirt or contamination

Any underlying fault that places excessive load on the guide should be corrected before installing the replacement component.

OE Match Replacement

This replacement provides an alternative to an ageing or damaged original Porsche sunroof component.

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Sunroof Guides and Repair Parts

The factory sliding sunroof fitted to many classic Porsche models relies on a series of guides, tracks, cables and drive components to move the roof panel smoothly and maintain its correct position.

After decades of operation, these components can become worn or damaged, resulting in excessive movement, noise or unreliable sunroof operation.

Replacing worn guides while inspecting the associated tracks and drive mechanism can help restore correct operation without replacing the complete sunroof assembly.