Sunroof Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE



1. Remove the sunroof opening trim.
Start at the butt joint and pull the trim strip from the sunroof opening.
2. Remove the headliner.




3. Remove the sunroof drain hoses from the sunroof assembly.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors, as needed.




5. Remove the bolts that retain the sunroof assembly to the roof.
6. Remove the nuts that retain the sunroof assembly brackets to the roof.
7. Release the retainers that secure the sunroof assembly to the roof.
8. Remove the sunroof assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



1. Install the sunroof assembly to the vehicle.
2. Use the sunroof retainers in order to secure the sunroof to the roof.
The sunroof retainers are used in order to assist in the assembly of the sunroof at the assembly plant. If a retainer is broken do not replace the retainer.
3. Ensure that all broken retainer pieces are removed from the vehicle in order to prevent a rattle noise.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the nuts that retain the sunroof assembly brackets to the roof.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

5. Install the bolts that retain the sunroof assembly to the roof.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




6. Install the sunroof drain hoses to the sunroof assembly.
7. Install the headliner.




8. Perform the following steps in order to adjust the sunroof glass, as needed:
8.1. Loosen the screws that retain the sunroof glass to the sunroof assembly.
8.2. Secure the sunroof glass in position by tightening the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
^ Adjust the fit between the sunroof glass and the roof opening. The fit should be equal on both sides.
^ Adjust the rear edge of the glass slightly higher than the front edge in order to minimize wind noise.

9. Open and close the sunroof.
10. Reinspect the fit of the sunroof glass.