Sunroof / Moonroof Cable: Service and Repair
Inner Cable Replacement1. Remove the moonroof frame.
2. Remove these items:
- Wind deflector
- Drain channel
- Moonroof motor
3. Remove the screws (A, B), then remove the slide stop (C) and the plate (D).
4. Slide the glass bracket (A) out of the guide rail (B).
5. Remove the glass bracket (A) from the link lifter (B).
6. Pull the slider portion (A) of the inner cable (B) out of the slide rail (C), then remove the inner cable.
7. If necessary, remove the drain channel slider (A) by sliding it forward.
8. Install the slider and cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Damaged parts should be replaced.
- Apply multipurpose grease to the glass bracket (A) and guide rail portion of the frame (B) indicated by the arrows.
- Apply butyl sealant (C) to both the frame (D) and the slide stop (E), then reinstall with screw (F).
- Apply liquid thread lock to the set plate (G) mounting screws (H) before reinstallation.
- Before reinstalling the motor, slide both glass brackets rearward fully until the slider portions (I) of the inner cable contact with the screws (J) on the guide rail to align both glass brackets.
- Before reinstalling the motor, install the frame and glass, then check the opening drag.
- After reinstalling the motor, do the moonroof calibration.