Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles
Roof Opening Panel
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles
Normal Operation
When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it should be within specifications. Refer to Specifications. All components should be secured correctly.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Front sliding glass panel
- Rear fixed glass panel
- Roof opening panel air deflector assembly
- Roof opening panel drain trough
- Front sliding glass panel motor
- Power shade assembly
- Power shade motor
- Roof opening panel frame
- Headliner
PINPOINT TEST C: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL RATTLES
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C1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TIGHTNESS
- With the front sliding glass panel in the CLOSED position, manually push up and fore/aft on the front sliding glass panel and rear fixed glass panel.
- Is the front sliding glass panel or rear fixed glass panel loose?
Yes
ALIGN the front sliding glass panel or rear fixed glass panel. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Adjustments. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to C2.
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C2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS
- Open the roof opening panel.
- Check the roof opening panel tracks for obstructions and damage.
- Are the roof opening panel tracks OK?
Yes
GO to C3.
No
REMOVE all the roof opening panel track obstructions and REPAIR the roof opening panel tracks. If the roof opening panel tracks cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL WATER TROUGH AND TROUGH GUIDES
- Check the roof opening panel water trough and trough guides for any loose debris or foreign material.
- Are the roof opening panel water trough and trough guides installed securely and free from debris or foreign material?
Yes
GO to C4.
No
REMOVE all debris or foreign material from the roof opening panel water trough guides and install securely. INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame if the water trough guides are damaged. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C4 CHECK THE POWER SHADE ASSEMBLY FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION
- Check the roof opening panel shade for correct installation.
- Is the power shade assembly installed correctly?
Yes
GO to C5.
No
INSTALL the power shade assembly correctly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C5 CHECK THE AIR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
- Check the air deflector assembly for obstructions and damage.
- Is the air deflector assembly OK?
Yes
GO to C6.
No
REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR or INSTALL a new air deflector assembly. REFER to Air Deflector Air Deflector. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C6 CHECK ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME ASSEMBLY
- Lower the headliner and check all roof opening fasteners and components for correct torque and verify correct installation of the roof opening panel frame. Refer to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame.
- Are the roof opening panel and components correctly installed and tightened to specification?
Yes
INSTALL a suitable sound damper material to correct the condition. If the rattle still persists, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
TIGHTEN the loose fasteners or REINSTALL the roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.
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