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Well it's been a challenging few weeks. Probably applied 12 to 15 applications of Tolleys over the dry days we've seen. No change, still significant ingress on the passenger side. The volume of recent downpours has also resulted in overflow in the roof console. This creates a rather entertaining waterfall effect from behind the rear view mirror when going downhill or under braking. Decided an alternative approach was required, so applied some black silicone around the joint. I did notice that the joint also runs across the inner edge of the cassette and that there was a 1mm square area at the intersection of the upright and base where the the two sections meet. Still to no avail. Heavy rain again last night and although the carpets are not sodden, the water is still running down past the bonnet release and around the base of the door seal. Now seriously considering removing the fuse and sealing the roof. Although I'll probably attempt another fix in the spring. The one thing I do know is that will be the last VAG car I ever buy. Will let you how things progress. Regards to all.

Now someone else has done all the hard work in identifying the fault, it's pretty obvious when you know where to look. Tolley's is stated as forming a flexible bond and bit needs to be! Malcvtr - removal of the deflector is easy. Remove the screws along the front edge and flip back. You can then access the problem area. The extent of the design flaw is easy to gauge. Standing on the kick plate looking at the joint, simply press on headlining from underneath and watch how the joint flexes. It's quite shocking. For me, it's significantly worse on the passenger side. This is also seen in the extend of the leak and amount of sealer apples so far. I still feel that the Tolley's will work but it is a case of small layered applications to build up a flexible seal. Time will tell, keep you posted. N

I'm 12 applications in, Tolley's still going in.... still leaking at the moment.... N

You need to unscrew the wind deflector and pull it back to see and access the offending joint Regards Neil

Research suggests this particular issue, on this scale, applies to VAG cars. It wouldn't put me off a panoramic roof altogether, some manufacturers can do this properly, but I certainly wouldn't buy a VAG car with it again. It would appear that this roof design has been around, and causing problems, for far more years than it should have been. In terms of when to use the roof and how often, the main convenience feature of these cars is that you don't have to even press a button in order to enjoy the elements. It brings the outdoors indoors even when closed, I think they call it a lifestyle choice 🙄 8 applications of tolleys so far, still flowing into the afflicted area, this may take some time........ I'm applying on both sides. The main issue was NSF and this can be seen by the speed at which the sealer gets drawn into the gap. Although we have no evidence of the leak OSF, there was definitely draw on that side as well, although not on the same scale. Suspect it would have been when rather than if the problem appeared here. Hopefully, the tolleys will do the job. Either way I'll report back for the benefit of the group. N

Thank you both for the replies. I want to resolve the issue rather than mitigate the impact. So I will hopefully attempt the fix Jim provided. Hats off to the OP, a man with a mission and patience to whom we should all be grateful. Stu, as implied the drain holes probably won't be your problem. I have already smothered these in sealant to no avail. As per the previous posts this issue is a fundamental design flaw. Thanks again to all. I'm always impressed by the speed and quality of the replies on this forum. Regards, Neil

Does anyone have a link to the repair guide, it shows as unavailable. Having spent the last 2.5 years "aquavacuuming" the passenger footwell, the leak has now evolved into dumping copious amounts of water from roof console when braking or descending hills. Desperate to find a solution without dismantling the car. Thanks in advance. Regards, Neil

Thanks to all for your contributions. Based on the fact the part was going to cost £40-50 and it isn't a straightforward job (and it isn't my car), I've abandoned the idea of a proper repair. A thin length of bungie cord threaded through the fascia plate and hooked over the body of the nozzle seemed to do a reasonable job. Hopefully that will keep things in place when it gives the lamps (half) a squirt. Thanks again.

Did they change the design at some point. Most of the items I can find online appear to have 2 slots where the head meets the cylinder whereas the ones fitted on the car seem to be a single unit. I had hoped the jet head would simply twist/pull off and it would be a very straightforward job. I'm wondering if VAG have also realised this and modified the design. Struggling to find a left cylinder in the UK or anywhere at anything approaching a reasonable price. Any advise of where to get one and how to fit?

Thank you, that was quick! I think so looks like I need the left lift cylinder. I'm assuming that because it comes as a complete unit and appears to include both the hose attachment and needs to be screwed in place, that this won't be a simple plug and play fit. How easy are these to fit and what do I have to remove to access (bumper? headlamp? etc) Thanks again. Regards, Neil

Can anyone advise the part number for the passenger side headlamp washer nozzle on a post facelift Yeti? Looking to replace a broken unit. Any advice on where to get one and how these can be fitted would be appreciated. A friend had a minor bump and brought the car to me to look at and hopefully polish out the scratches and try to refit the cover. It now looks much better, but the reason the cover doesn't stay in place is due to one of the jets has snapped off and hence there is nothing for the cover to clip onto. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If they're not too expensive I'd like to repair it for them if at all practical, my good deed for the month. Thanks to all in advance. Regards, Neil