Rattle From The Moon Roof
Bulletin00-005
Date
March 27, 2000
Models:
1996-99 3.5RL - ALL
2000 3.5RL - From VIN JH4KA9,YC000001 thru JH4KA9, YC005649
Title
Rattle From the Moonroof
SYMPTOM
Rattle from the rear of the moonroof while driving over rough or bumpy roads with the sunshade open.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The friction-reducing coating has worn off the rear edge of the rubber seal on the moonroof.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the moonroof glass.
PARTS INFORMATION
Roof Glass Assembly: P/N 70200-SZ3-A01
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 814110
Flat Rate Time: 0.5 hour
Failed Part: P/N 70200-SZ3-A01
Defect Code: 043
Contention Code: B07
Template ID: 00-005A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
OUT OF WARRANTY:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Technical Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
DIAGNOSIS
1. Open the sunshade.
2. Listen for a squeaking or crunching noise while pushing up on the rear of the moon roof glass and then letting go. Do this several times if needed.
^ If you do not hear a squeaking or crunching noise, look for other possible causes.
^ If you hear a squeaking or crunching noise, go to
REPAIR PROCEDURE.
1. Close the moonroof completely.
2. Slide the sunshade all the way back.
3. Remove the cover from the moon roof glass bracket (one plug and one screw), then remove the four flange nuts from the bracket. Note the number and location of shims (if any), then remove them.
4. repeat steps 3 for the other side
5. Carefully lift out the glass. Discard the glass.
6. Install the new glass and any shims you removed in step 3. Tighten the flange nuts to 9 Nm (7 lb-ft).
7. Check the alignment and the glass height, and adjust if needed.
8. Check for water leaks.
9. Reinstall the covers for the glass brackets.