1. Remove the front and rear sunroof trim panels by carefully prying them off with a plastic trim removal tool.
2. Remove the sunroof wind deflector by unscrewing the two bolts holding it in place.
3. Remove the two bolts holding the sunroof assembly to the car roof.
4. Carefully lift the sunroof assembly out of the car.
5. Inspect the sunroof assembly and rails for any damage or wear. Repair or replace as necessary.
6. Reattach the sunroof assembly to the car roof using the two bolts you removed in step 3.
7. Reinstall the sunroof wind deflector and secure it with the two bolts you removed in step 2.
8. Reinstall the front and rear sunroof trim panels by carefully snapping them back into place.
Once you have completed these steps, the glass sliding sunroof in your 1996 Golf GL should be fixed and functioning properly.
