Bumper Clip Replacement

1. Verify customer concern.





2. Remove the sunroof glass panel per the Workshop Manual (section 09).

3. Inspect for broken, missing, and/or loose sunroof glass panel bumper clips as shown.

- If the clips are broken, missing, and/or loose, proceed to "BUMPER CLIP REPLACEMENT".

- If the clips are not broken, missing and/or loose, proceed to "INSPECTING FRONT & REAR GUIDES".


A Set the sunroof glass panel upside down on a clean surface.

B. Partially remove the seal from the glass panel front corners near the bumper clip mounting area.

Note
^ It is not necessary to remove the entire seal.

C. Remove any loose bumper clips from the sunroof glass panel.

Note
^ If one or both bumper clips have fallen out or are missing, carefully inspect the sunroof track on the appropriate side for the loose part (5). Failure to remove this part(s) from the track could cause severe damage to the sunroof tracks or other components.

D. Carefully file the bumper clip seating area on the frame to remove any metal burrs or paint. This will ensure proper glue adhesion.





E. Identify the type of glass panel frame. The glass panel frame holes for the clips are slightly different depending upon vehicle production date. See illustration.

Note

^ VINs 1YV GF22** W5 781664 (July 29, 1998) or BEFORE have the old style frame.

^ VINs 1YV GF22** W5 781665 (July 29, 1998) or AFTER have the new style frame.

- If the sunroof frame is the new style, proceed to STEP F.





- If the sunroof frame is the old style, then the new style glass bumper clip must be modified to fit the frame hole by carefully removing the alignment pin (by filing or other suitable means) as shown. Proceed to STEP F.

Note
^ Be careful not to cut through the clip locking tabs (barbs) or the bumper face.

F. Thoroughly clean the area and allow it to dry.

G. Apply a small amount of Super Glue (or equivalent) to the bumpers mounting hole area of the glass panel frame.

H. Install the bumper clip(s) with the flat portion facing the front of the vehicle and allow the glue to dry.

I. Use black touch up paint to repair any bare spots on the glass panel frame near the bumpers that were made when the frame was filed and cleaned. Allow to dry.

J. Proceed to "INSPECTING FRONT AND REAR GUIDES" below.