Abstract: This invention relates to a method of installing a sunroof in a vehicle which is characterized by the use of an adhesive to bond the sunroof to the vehicle roof. In the preferred embodiment certain mechanical devices are employed in conjunction with the adhesive to reinforce the bond of the sunroof to the roof of the vehicle. For example, mechanical devices, such as U or L trim rings in conjunction with the adhesive not only reinforce the bond between the vehicle roof and the sunroof, but also beautify by hiding the marred edges of the cut-away roof, as well as sealing the raw metal cut-away metal edges from moisture and corrosion.This invention also relates to the combination of the sunroof installed in the vehicle in the above manner.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle sun roof, preferably transparent or translucent such as glass or plastic, which contains the following characteristics:1. a frontal bar for aligning the sun roof cover which is an integral part of the cover frame;2. hingeable means for raising, sealing and locking the cover when in a closed position, and conversely hingeably lowering the cover during opening;3. means for moving the cover forward and rearward with a minimum of visibility by means of a separate rear crossmember; the crossmember having slidable control cams attached at each end to control the upward movement of the cover rear edge;4. a sun roof housing with a minimum loss of vehicle headroom;5. a safety switch for shutting off the motor which is activated when an increased torque is exerted on a rotatable motor housing due to resistance to motion of the cover.