Skylight window

[Dumbo]

How do you take down the skylight window to reseal same. Had leak yesterday after heavy rain

 

[Manic]

You probably take the internal screen frame off and that would show the screws that clamp the external part down, that’s how the mini Heki is.
Remove top park and resealable with non setting Butyl sealant or use W4 butyl tape.

 

[Boringfrog]

When I removed one on my Bürstner, I had to cut it in half to remove, the 15 year old black non setting mastic was still soft but there wasn't a chance of removing without damaging.

 

[Gellyneck]

When I removed one on my Bürstner, I had to cut it in half to remove, the 15 year old black non setting mastic was still soft but there wasn't a chance of removing without damaging.

Bl**dy He**.
You cut the Burstner in half! Surely it would have been easier to break the skylight and fit a new one!

 

[autorouter]

On my Hymer, the sealing mastic was soluble in white spirit. I used a couple of paint scrapers and the white spirit to work round the frame to release it. Cleaned it off by scraping/wiping with white spirit and replaced using Hodgsons Seamseal CV.

The paint scrapers are also useful to ease off the inside trims to expose the fixing screws.

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[Paul and Kate]

Are you sure the seal as actually failed.
Sometimes in really heavy downpours water can get blown through the slight gap at the skylights are sealed tight.
Hope this makes sense

 

[DJL220]

I had an issue with my roof vent leaking in really heavy rain, are you sure it’s the roof light? When I replaced my Heki 3, start by removing the inner frame screws. You will find them under the covers. Then remove the screws from the clamps and make you way to the top of your van. Be careful when trying to remove the sealant, really easy to damage the roof. I used a knife to cut the outer sealant and then a mixture of a thin knife blade and flat chisel to cut the inner seal. Do not try and apply too much pressure as you can damage the roof. Clean the roof and roof light when removed and then re-fit in reverse order. Be very selective on the sealant when refitting! W4 or seamseal worked nicely for me second time round after the Sika failed
Good luck with the leak fixing