Sunroof / Moonroof Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Roof Opening Panel Weatherstrip

Removal

NOTE: The roof opening panel must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel, including: whenever the roof opening panel has been removed from the roof opening panel assembly, a new roof opening panel motor/module has been installed or when a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization Programming and Relearning.

1. Remove the roof opening panel glass. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass Roof Opening Panel Glass.

2. Place roof opening panel, topside up, on a worktable. Take care to support the glass assembly from below to prevent damaging the mounting tabs.

3. Remove the old roof opening panel weatherstrip by pulling up on the weatherstrip.





Installation

1. Place a new weatherstrip into position on the glass assembly, with the splice (seam) on the passenger side.





2. Starting with the corners, push the weatherstrip into position. Continue pushing the weatherstrip into position around the glass assembly until complete. Use a plastic or rubber hammer if necessary.

3. Install the roof opening panel. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass Roof Opening Panel Glass.

4. Align the roof panel. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Adjustments.

5. Initialize the roof opening panel motor. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization Programming and Relearning.