DIY repair · Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4²

Sunroof drains & water ingress

DIFFICULTY 1 / 5TIME ≈ 30 minutesCOST Cheap if caught early

Symptoms

Damp or sagging headliner, wet carpets, electrical gremlins.

The fix, step by step

  1. Clear all four sunroof drains, then check the headliner, fuse box and climate actuators for water damage.

Tools & part numbers

  • Trimmer line or drain-cleaning wire
  • low-pressure air
  • towels

Where to buy the parts

Search FCP Euro ↗

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Before you start

Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.

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