Tensioning Plate, Guide Housing Center

Sunroof Cable Center Spring Plate (Tensioning Plate)

Ensure the smooth and reliable operation of your factory metal sunroof with this Sunroof Cable Center Spring Plate. This high-quality spring steel plate is a critical component of the cable guide housing, providing the necessary tension to keep the sunroof drive cables properly seated in their tracks. Without this plate, cables can skip or become misaligned, leading to uneven movement, binding, or a sunroof that fails to close completely.

Key Features:

• Cable Retention: Provides consistent downward pressure on the sunroof cables, ensuring they stay engaged with the drive gears and within the guide rails.

• Spring Steel Construction: Manufactured from durable, high-tension spring steel to maintain its shape and effectiveness over years of use.

• O.E. Specification: A direct replacement for the original Volkswagen part, ensuring a perfect fit within the central guide housing.

• Restoration Essential: Often lost or bent during sunroof disassembly, this plate is vital for restoring factory-smooth sunroof movement.

Specifications:

• Part Number: 241-877-373

• Material: Spring Steel

• Application: Center Guide Housing / Cable Tensioner

• Sold As: Individually (One required per vehicle)

Vehicle Application & Fitment

This tensioning plate is used across several air-cooled platforms equipped with factory metal sliding sunroofs:

Tech Tip: When installing the spring plate, ensure the guide housing is clean and free of old, hardened grease. Apply a light coat of specialized sunroof lubricant to the cables and the contact surface of the plate to minimize friction and prevent future wear on the drive system.

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