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Sunroof System





SUNROOF SYSTEM


Inspection


WIND DEFLECTOR
1. Open glass lid assembly fully.
2. Visually check for proper installation, damaged/deteriorated components, or foreign objects within mechanism. Correct as required for smooth operation.





3. Check for grease at the wind deflector arm (1) and pivot areas. If necessary, apply a sufficient amount of grease for non-binding operation.
Arrow indicates:Vehicle front





4. Check that the wind deflector (1) moves freely within the sunroof unit assembly while manually pressing down and releasing. If a malfunction is detected, remove the sunroof unit assembly and visually inspect. If damage is found, replace either wind deflector (1) or sunroof unit assembly as required.
Arrow indicates:Vehicle front

WEATHERSTRIP
Visually check weatherstrip for any damage, deterioration, or flattening.
- In the case of leakage around glass lid, close glass lid and pour water around it to find the damaged or gaped portion, remove glass lid assembly.
- If any damage is found, replace glass lid assembly.

CAUTION:
Do not remove the weatherstrip.

LINK AND WIRE ASSEMBLY

NOTE:
Before replacing any suspect part, carefully ensure it is the source of the noise being experienced.
1. Visually check to determine if a sufficient amount of petroleum jelly has been applied to the wire or rail groove. If not, add petroleum jelly as required.
2. Check wire for any damage or deterioration. If any damage is found, remove rear guide, then replace wire.

DRAIN HOSES











Removal
1. Remove the headlining. Service and Repair.
2. Visually check the drain hoses for proper connections, damage or deterioration.





3. Remove each drain hose and check visually for damage, cracks or deterioration.
- Pour water through the drain hose to check for damage.
If any damage is found, replace the drain hose.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

GAP ADJUSTMENT






NOTE:
If any gap or height difference between glass lid and roof panel is found, check glass lid fit and adjust as follows:
1. Open sunshade assembly.
2. Loosen glass lid securing screws (two each on left and right sides), then tilt glass lid down.
3. Manually adjust glass lid from outside of vehicle so it resembles "A - A" as shown.
4. After adjusting glass lid tilt glass lid up and tighten screws.
5. Tilt glass lid up and down several times to check that it moves smoothly.

HEIGHT DIFFERENCE ADJUSTMENT
If an excessive height difference between glass lid assembly and roof panel is found, adjust in the following manner:
1. Remove headlining. Service and Repair.
2. Loosen sunroof frame assembly nuts and sunroof bracket bolts.
3. Add shims until gap is within specification "A-A".

NOTE:
Temporarily snug nuts and bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.
4. Tilt glass lid assembly up and down several times to check that it moves and seals properly.
5. Tighten sunroof frame assembly nuts and sunroof bracket bolts.

NOTE:
First tighten left front then right rear sunroof frame assembly to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining sunroof bracket bolts.
6. Install headlining. Service and Repair.