Removal and Installation

SUNROOF SYSTEM


Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- When taking sunroof unit out, use shop cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.
- After installing the sunroof unit or glass lid, be sure to check gap adjustment to prevent any malfunction.

SUNROOF FRAME ASSEMBLY

NOTE:
- For easier installation, mark each point before removal.

Removal
1. Remove headlining. Service and Repair.
2. Remove the glass lid assembly. Follow the procedure for GLASS LID ASSEMBLY within this section.
3. Remove overhead console bracket.
4. Disconnect the front and rear drain hoses.
5. Remove front sunroof frame assembly bolts.
6. Remove sunroof frame assembly brackets.
7. Remove the side bolts and the sunroof frame assembly.
8. Remove the sunshade assembly as necessary. Follow the procedure for SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY within this section.

Installation
1. Install the sunshade assembly.
2. Position the sunroof frame assembly and install the side bolts.
3. Install the sunroof brackets.
4. Install the front sunroof frame assembly bolts.
5. Connect front and rear drain hoses.
6. Install the overhead console bracket.
7. Install the glass lid assembly. Follow the procedure for GLASS LID ASSEMBLY within this section.
8. Install headlining. Service and Repair.
9. Perform initialization procedure. Special Repair Requirement.

GLASS LID ASSEMBLY

Removal
1. Open sunshade assembly.
2. Ensure glass lid assembly is closed.
3. Remove side cover LH and RH.





4. Remove the screws securing glass lid assembly to the sunroof frame assembly.
5. Remove the glass lid assembly.

Installation
1. Position glass lid assembly to sunroof frame assembly.
2. Install the glass lid assembly screws. (First tighten left front bolt, then tighten right rear bolt on glass lid assembly to prevent it from moving while tightening other bolts.)
3. Adjust the glass lid assembly. .
4. Install side cover LH and RH.

WIND DEFLECTOR

Removal
1. Open the sunroof.





2. Remove screws from the left, center, and right side wind deflector holders.
3. Remove the wind deflector from the sunroof frame assembly.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY

Removal
1. Remove the headlining. Service and Repair.
2. Loosen sunroof frame assembly bolts and remove both sunroof frame assembly brackets.
3. Lower rear edge of sunroof frame assembly side rails enough for clearance from roof panel.





4. Remove the two shade stoppers from the rear end of the sunroof frame assembly.
5. Remove the sunshade assembly from the rear end of the sunroof frame assembly.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Removal

CAUTION:
- When removing the sunroof motor, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the symmetrical and fully closed position.
- Never run the removed sunroof motor assembly as a single unit.
1. Position the sunroof in the fully closed position.
2. Remove the roof console assembly. Service and Repair.





3. Disconnect the sunroof motor assembly harness connector (2).
Arrow indicates: Vehicle front
4. Remove the sunroof motor assembly screws (3), then remove the sunroof motor assembly (1).

Installation

CAUTION:
Before installing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the symmetrical and fully closed position.





1. Move the sunroof motor assembly (1) laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire on the sunroof frame assembly and the installation surface becomes parallel.
Then, secure the sunroof motor with screws (3).
Arrow indicates:Vehicle front
2. Connect the sunroof motor assembly harness connector (2) to the sunroof motor assembly (1).
3. Install the roof console assembly. Service and Repair.
4. Reset the sunroof motor assembly memory. Description Special Repair Requirement Basic Inspection "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT
: Special Repair Requirement".