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Repair Procedures





Replacement

Glass Replacement

NOTE:
- Put on glove to protect your hands.

1. Remove both decoration cover (A).




2. Remove the glass (A) by lifting it up.

NOTE:
- Do not damaged the roof panel.




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Motor Replacement
1. Remove the over head console.

NOTE:
- Confirm the position of guide whether it is closed or not when you remove the motor.

2. Disconnect the motor connector (A), remove the screws and then remove the motor (B).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure to initialize the motor.

Deflector Replacement
1. Open the glass fully.
2. Disconnect the deflector link (A) from the frame (B), and then remove the deflector (C).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Sunroof Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the follows parts.
A. Front and rear door scuff trim.
B. Front pillar trim.
C. Center and rear pillar trim.
D. Headliner.
E. Sunroof glass.
2. Disconnect the drain tubes (A).
3. Remove the bracket (C).
4. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the sunroof assembly (B).

NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the interior trims and other parts.

5. Installation is the reverse of removal.





Sunshade And Drip Rail Replacement
1. Remove the sunroof assembly.
2. Remove the drip link (A) and sunshade stopper (B).
3. Remove the sunshade (C) and drip rail (D).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Guide Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the sunroof assembly.
2. Remove a guide assembly (A) after lowering a guide thoroughly by pushing a slide to rear.




3. Remove the guide (A) and slide (B).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure to align the slide with the center of "A" and "B"
- Make sure to initialize the motor.





Adjustment

ON-vehicle Inspection

Inspect Sunroof Glass Alignment
1. Start the engine and check the operating time of the sunroof (A).

Operating time:Approx. 5 secs.




2. Check for abnormal noise or bending during operation.
3. With the sunroof fully closed, check for water leakage.
4. The roof panel (A) should be even with the glass (B) weatherstrip (C), to within the standard value "E" all the way around. If not, make the following adjustment.

Standard value "E"
Front edge :0 - 1.4mm
Rear edge :0 - 1.4mm




5. If the position is not as specified, lightly loosen the glass adjusting screw (A) to adjust the glass height and tighten it.

Tightening torque :2.0 - 3.9N.m (0.2 - 0.4kgf.m, 1.4 - 2.9 lbf.ft)




6. Check for overlap between the sunroof weatherstrip (A) and the roof panel (B).

Standard value:0.3mm





How To Initialize Motor
1. Check that the glass has been installed.
A. Finished height adjustment.
2. Push the up switch. (Keep on pushing the switch)
A. the slide moved 5mm forward after 15 seconds.




3. After moving the slide 5mm forward, turn OFF the switch and push the UP switch (Keeping on pushing the switch with continuous operation)
A. If the operation above is normal condition, the sunroof once and closes.
4. When the sunroof is closed completely, turn OFF the UP switch initialize the motor completely.

When To Initialize The Motor
1. First operation the vehicle after manufacture it.
2. Initial value is erased or damaged because of short power electric discharge during operation.
3. After using the manual handle.

Operating The Sunroof Emergency Handle
1. Use the sunroof emergency handle to close and open the sunroof manually for the following case only.
A. To close the sunroof before driving a vehicle in a rainy day or on the highway if the sunroof cannot be closed due to failure of the sunroof motor or controller.
2. Operating method
A. Remove the overhead console
B. Push the emergency handle up into the hexagonal drive (A) of the sunroof motor. You must push hard enough to disengage the motor clutch; otherwise the emergency handle will slip due to incomplete fit in the motor.
C. Carefully turn the emergency handle clockwise to close the sunroof.
D. After closing the sunroof, wiggle the handle back and forth as you remove the tool from the motor, to ensure the motor clutch reengages.
E. A 5mm hex socket may be used in place of the emergency handle, with a" Speeder" type handle.

CAUTION:
Do not use power tools to operate the sunroof.
Damaged to the components may occur.