Abstract: A sunroof for a roof opening defined by a downward facing roof flange includes a rectangular carrier frame which underlies the roof flange and has a central sunroof opening therein. A glass closure panel is connected to the front of the carrier frame by hinges permitting pivoting of the closure panel to an angularly raised ventilator position. A seal mounted on the carrier frame is adapted for vertically compressed sealing engagement with both the roof flange and the closure panel. A track extends longitudinally along each side of the roof opening. A rear guide block slidable along the track is connected to the carrier frame by a lifter link which is pivoted to the carrier frame and stands vertically upright to hold the carrier frame closed against the roof panel and compress the seal therebetween. The lifter link is connected to the rear guide block by a pin and slot connection which permits the lifter link to remain vertically upright and stationary while the rear guide block is driven further forward.

Abstract: A vehicle body sunroof includes a vehicle body roof panel having a roof opening defined by a downward facing flange of the roof panel. A rectangular carrier frame, preferably of plastic construction, has an outer peripheral edge portion which underlies the downward facing body flange and an inner peripheral edge portion which faces upwardly into the roof opening and defines a sunroof opening in the carrier frame. A roof panel seal is mounted on the outer portion of the carrier frame and is adapted for vertically compressed sealing engagement with the downward facing body flange. A closure panel, preferably of glass, is smaller than the roof panel opening and has a peripheral edge portion adapted to overlie the inner portion of the carrier frame in sealing engagement with a closure panel seal mounted on the inner portion of the carrier frame.