Volkswagen Sunroof Glass Seal - Genuine VW 5GM877297

Product Information

A sunroof glass seal is a rubber or synthetic gasket that surrounds the edge of the sunroof glass, creating a tight barrier between the glass and the roof frame. Its main function is to prevent water leaks, wind noise, and debris from entering the cabin while allowing the sunroof to open and close smoothly. A well-maintained seal ensures cabin comfort, weather protection, and prolongs the life of the sunroof assembly.

• Water leaks around the sunroof during rain or car washes.
• Excessive wind noise or drafts at higher speeds.
• Cracked, brittle, or deteriorated rubber, reducing sealing effectiveness.

About Genuine VW

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VW” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VW, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VW Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VW are not necessarily manufactured by VW. No cause for concern, as VW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming directly from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.