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Sunroof Guide Replacement



SUNROOF GUIDE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the sunshade to the full open position.
2. Remove the sunroof front trim cover.
3. Remove the sunroof motor.

4. IMPORTANT: Note the location of the bolts, size and color when removing, for proper installation.




Remove the screws from around the lower frame.

5. IMPORTANT: Place the sunroof module on a flat protective cover, face down.




Remove the sunroof module and window from the vehicle.

6. Remove the sunroof motor.




7. Remove the cam plate screws (1).
8. Remove the cam plate (2).




9. Lift upward on the drive cables (2) to release the cam (3) from the upper frame.




10. Remove the left and right side drive cable tube covers (1) from the drive cable (2).Two drive cable tube covers to each side.
11. Push the drive cables up into the upper frame, this will allow the window to open manually.

12. IMPORTANT: Place the sunroof module on a flat protective cover, face down.




The sunroof window must be in the full open position to do the following:
1. Unhook the wind deflector slide blocks (1) from each side.
2. Unhook the wind deflector tabs (2) from the center of the upper frame.
3. Remove the wind deflector.

13. IMPORTANT: Mark the left and right sides of the guides in respect to the frame. This will assist in the alignment of the window to the module later.




Note the location of the bolts, size and color when removing, for proper installation.

Remove the two screws (1) on each side of the guides (2).

14. IMPORTANT: Place the sunroof module on a flat protective cover, face down. It is necessary to slide the guides about 1 cm (1 3/8 in) rearward to release the upper frame.




Rotate the upper frame back and fourth. Pushing forward on the upper frame until it is over the guides.




15. Remove the upper frame (2) from the window and guides (1).




16. Remove the guides (1) from the drive cables (4) and slides (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the guides (1) to the drive cables (4) and slides (3).




2. Install the upper frame (2) to the window and guides (1).

3. IMPORTANT: Place the sunroof module on a flat protective cover, face down. Rotate the upper frame back and fourth until it is over the guides. Refer to the marked positions on the guides in respect to the frame.




Place the guides about 1 cm (1 3/8 in) rearward to reinstall the upper frame.

4. Pull rearward on the upper frame until the screws holes align with the guide holes.

5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

IMPORTANT: Using the marks on the left and right sides of the guides to reinstall the window to the module for alignment.




Install the two screws (1) to each side of the guides (2).Install the bolts, size and color to the proper location.

Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

6. IMPORTANT: Place the sunroof module on a flat protective cover, face down.




The sunroof window must be in the full open position to do the following:
1. Install the wind deflector.
2. Hook the wind deflector slide blocks (1) to each side.
3. Hook the wind deflector tabs (2) to the center of the upper frame.




7. Install the left and right side drive cable tube covers (1) to the cable (2).Two drive cable tube covers to each side.
8. Pull the drive cables down through the guides and around the upper frame, this will allow the window to be closed manually.




9. Install the drive cables (2) with cam (3).Ensure that the chamfered edge of the gear is directed upward.




10. Install the cam plate (2).
11. Install the cam plate screws (1).

Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).




12. Install the lower frame to the sunroof module.
13. Tighten the lower frame to the sunroof module screws.

Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

14. Install the sunroof motor.
15. Install the sunroof front trim cover.
16. Verify the operations of the sunroof window.