Land Rover Repair: 99 Freelander electric sunroof does not close, sunroof repairs, lithium grease

Question
John,one side of my sunroof(T reg 1999 1.8 Freelander)when open fully will not lock back.I can move that side by hand.It will only shut by using button and hand pressure.I would like to know if i can replace runner or whatever you suggest.
Many Thanks
Scott Hart

Answer
Hi Scott,

have you tried a thorough cleaning and lubrication (lithium grease).  

Here's what the LR techsheet has to say on the repair:

Drive cables & slide assemblies - sun/ sliding roof - front - 5 door
$%76.84.09

Remove

1. Remove sun roof motor. +SUNROOF, REPAIRS, Motor - sun/sliding roof - front - 5 door.
2. Remove glass panel. +SUNROOF, REPAIRS, Glass panel - sun/sliding roof - front - 5 door.
3. Open sun roof.
4. Release and remove wind deflector.
5. Position sun roof in tilt mode.
6. Remove 4 Torx screws securing lifting assembly to roof.
7. Collect rear cam guide.
8. Slide assembly forward, remove cable guide clamp.
9. Remove lifting assembly and cable.

Refit

1. Ensure cable tubes are in position, lightly grease the end of cable tube.
2. Engage cable in tube and fit lifting assembly to roof.
3. Fit cable guide clamp, place lifting assembly in tilt mode.
4. Fit rear cam guide.
5. Fit and tighten Torx screws securing lifting assembly to roof.
6. Fit sun roof motor.  +SUNROOF, REPAIRS, Motor - sun/sliding roof - front - 5 door.
7. Open sun roof.
8. Position wind deflector and secure to sun roof.
9. Fit glass panel. +SUNROOF, REPAIRS, Glass panel -
sun/sliding roof - front - 5 door.

I've heard of other Freelander owners replacing them but its requires some patience and time.  Try cleaning with compressed air and then some light lubrication first. Otherwise, send me an email and I'll reply with the techsheets on the subject.

Regards,

JohnMc