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Sunroof Assembly, Assembling

Sunroof assembly, assembling






Note: Assemble sunroof on bench and then install complete sunroof assembly in vehicle

Lightly lubricate new sunroof cables with mineral oil
Install cables into guide rail (arrow) on both sides
Install cables into guide tubes and push guide tubes into guide rail







Install cable guide tubes into front cable guide support






Install side rail covers (both sides)
Pput Loctite on screws and tighten
1.0 + 0.2 Nm






Slide sunroof support on to guide rails
Install front rail cover (1)
Coat screws with Loctite
1.0 + 0.2 Nm

CAUTION: Front sunroof support is 'Iwisted" when manufactured. Therefore, one end of guide rail will be higher than other. This is normal. Do not try to correct this condition.






Check that felt backing is installed
A = 55mm X 25mm
B = 5Omm X 35mm
C = l5mm X 3Omm
a = 2Omm gap


Install sunroof trim retainer on guide plate/tilt bracket
Install washer and clip as shown






Install guide plate/tilt bracket over pin on sunroof cable
Install 0-ring and clip (16)
Attach rain deflector lever (18) to guide plate/tilt bracket and install clip






Slide cables A (guide plate/tilt bracket attached) rearward until aligned with marking line on guide rail (arrow)

CAUTION: When lining up cables to guide rail, always move cables from front of vehicle rearward to marking lines. Do not move cables from rear of vehicle forward to marking lines.

Slide sunroof headliner into guide rails from rear







Install acoustic gasket on front rail cover (arrows)






Install acoustic gasket on rain deflector plate (arrows)

Note: Be sure that lip of rear acoustic gasket faces front of vehicle.