{"product_id":"33545","title":"Tensioning Plate, Guide Housing Center","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSunroof Cable Center Spring Plate (Tensioning Plate)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eEnsure the smooth and reliable operation of your factory metal sunroof with this \u003cb\u003eSunroof Cable Center Spring Plate\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable Retention:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides consistent downward pressure on the sunroof cables, ensuring they stay engaged with the drive gears and within the guide rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpring Steel Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured from durable, high-tension spring steel to maintain its shape and effectiveness over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eO.E. Specification:\u003c\/b\u003e A direct replacement for the original Volkswagen part, ensuring a perfect fit within the central guide housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestoration Essential:\u003c\/b\u003e Often lost or bent during sunroof disassembly, this plate is vital for restoring factory-smooth sunroof movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 241-877-373\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Spring Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Center Guide Housing \/ Cable Tensioner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually (One required per vehicle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eVehicle Application \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis tensioning plate is used across several air-cooled platforms equipped with factory metal sliding sunroofs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3183%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3467%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3183%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Standard \u0026amp; Super)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3467%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003e1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3183%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 2)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3467%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003e1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3183%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3467%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003e1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3183%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Type 4 (411\/412)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.3467%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003e1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e When installing the spring plate, ensure the guide housing is clean and free of old, hardened grease. 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