Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

SUNROOF

Removal and Installation
- After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and glass lid alignment.
- Handle finisher plate and glass lid with care so as not to cause damage.
- It is desirable for easy installation to mark each point before removal.

CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- Fully close the glass lid assembly, before removal, then do not operate motor assembly after removal.






SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Removal

CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- When taking sunroof unit out, use clothes to protect the seats and trim from damage.
- After installing the sunroof unit and glass lid, be sure to perform the leakage test and make there is no malfunction.

1. Tilt up glass lid.
2. Remove the headlining.
3. Disconnect drain hoses.
4. Remove glass lid.





5. Remove motor mounting screws. Remove sunroof motor assembly and disconnect harness connector.

CAUTION:
- Before removing sunroof motor assembly, make sure that sunroof is fully closed.
- After removing sunroof motor assembly, do not attempt to rotate sunroof motor as a single unit.





6. Remove nuts on the front end and side rail.





7. Remove curtain air bag bracket bolts, then remove curtain air bag bracket from the rail side.
8. Remove front/rear sunroof bracket bolts, then remove sunroof unit assembly from roof panel.
9. Remove sunroof unit assembly through the passenger room while being careful not to damage the seats and trim.

Installation





1. Temporarily tighten the mounting bolts on the front/rear sunroof brackets (RH/LH).





2. Bring sunroof unit assembly into passenger room and place the rear end of the rail onto the sunroof brackets.
3. Tighten the mounting nuts on the front end.
4. Tighten the installation points diagonally excluding the installation point of the sunroof bracket around the roof opening.





5. Tighten the bolts on the sunroof bracket to the vehicle side and then tighten the bolt to the rail side.
6. Tighten the bolts on the curtain air bag bracket to the rail side. Refer to SRS-40, "Removal and Installation".