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Removal and Installation




SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- Fully close the glass lid, before removal, then never operate sunroof motor assembly after removal.
- When taking sunroof unit assembly out, use cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.
1.Remove the headlining. Refer to "SUNROOF : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
2.Remove the glass lid. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
3.Remove the sunroof motor assembly. Refer to"Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation
4.Disconnect drain hoses.
5.Remove the assistance grip brackets.
6.Remove the sunroof brackets (LH/RH).
7.Remove nuts from the front end and side rail, and then remove sunroof unit assembly from roof panel.
8.Remove sunroof unit assembly through the back door while being careful not to damage the seats and trim.

INSTALLATION


CAUTION:
After installing the sunroof unit assembly and glass lid, perform the leak test and check that there is no malfunction.
1.Bring sunroof unit into back door.
2.Temporarily tighten the mounting nuts to the side rail of sunroof unit assembly.
3.Temporarily tighten the mounting nuts to the front end of sunroof unit assembly.
4.Temporarily tighten the mounting bolts to the sunroof brackets (LH/RH)
5.Tighten the installation points diagonally excluding the installation points of the sunroof brackets around the roof opening.
6.Tighten the mounting nuts to the front end and side rail.
7.Tighten the sunroof bracket bolts of the vehicle side, and then tighten the bolt of the rail side.
8.Install the assistance grip bracket.
9.Install the sunroof motor assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
10.Install the glass lid. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
NOTE:
After installation, perform fitting adjustment. Refer to "Adjustment" Adjustments.
11.Connect drain hoses.
12.Install the headlining. Refer to "SUNROOF : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.