Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair
SUNROOF ASSEMBLYSunroof:
Adhesion Position:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] SUNROOF GLASS REMOVAL
1. Tilt the sunroof.
2. Remove the screws attaching the sunroof glass to the guide assemblies, and then lift the glass out of roof opening.
[[B]] SUNROOF GLASS SEAL REMOVAL
Remove the seal by pulling it off of the glass starting at the splice joint.
[[C]] REAR SUNROOF SUNSHADE/FRONT SUNROOF SUNSHADE REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear sunroof sunshade first by pushing in the slide blocks to release them from the sunroof guide assembly on one side of the sunshade. Remove the rear sunroof sunshade out of roof opening.
2. Repeat step (1) for the front sunroof sunshade.
[[D]] SUNSHADE SLIDE BLOCK REMOVAL
Squeeze together the inboard end of the slide block with your fingers to allow the slide block to slide out of its channel, and then remove the slide block and spring.
[[E]] SUNROOF-ECU REMOVAL
1. Close the sunroof glass fully.
2. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver, place it on the tab, and then press it to the right.
3. Lower the sunroof-ECU and slide to left.
[[F]] SUNROOF DRIVE CABLES REMOVAL
1. Tilt the sunroof guide assembly and then remove the sunroof guide rail rod holder.
2. Close the sunroof guide assembly and disconnect the sunroof drive cable end from the sunroof guide assembly.
[[G]] SUNROOF GUIDE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Slide the roof drip rear channel backward, and then remove the guide assembly screws, the rear screw and spacer.
2. Slide the rear of the guide assembly toward center of the vehicle and remove the guide assembly.
[[H]] DRAIN HOSE REMOVAL
Remove the grommet. Tie a cord to the end of the drain hose, wind plastic tape around it so that there is no unevenness, and pull the drain hose out into the wheel house.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ DRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION
1. Tie the cord that was used during removal to the end of the drain hose, and wind the plastic tape around it so that there is no unevenness.
2. Pull the cord to pull through the drain hose.
3. Make the protrusion from the drain hose grommet as shown in the illustration.
]]B[[ SUNROOF DRIVE CABLES INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If cables are kinked, replace them. Always replace the cables in pair and grease them before installation.
Close the sunroof guide assembly and install the sunroof drive cable end to the sunroof guide assembly.
]]C[[ FRONT SUNROOF SUNSHADE/REAR SUNROOF SUNSHADE INSTALLATION
1. Install the front sunroof sunshade first by inserting the slide blocks on the right side of the sunshade into the lower slide position of the right guide assembly.
2. Push the sunshade slide blocks on the left side of the sunshade into the sunshade to allow the front sunroof sunshade to drop into position. Once in position, engage the slide blocks into the lower channel of the left guide assembly.
3. Push the front sunroof sunshade to full forward position.
4. Position the rear sunroof sunshade so that the stop tabs are against the stop bumpers on the guide assembly. Engage the right side slide blocks of the upper half of the sunshade into the upper channel on the right guide assembly. Engage the slide blocks on the left side of the sunshade into the upper channel in the left guide assembly.
5. Slide the sunshade back and forth to check that it functions smoothly.
]]D[[ SUNROOF-ECU INSTALLATION
1. Look into the "viewing windows" while turning the rotating wheel. Turn the rotating wheel until the white timing marks appear. When the white timing marks appear in the "viewing windows" at the same time, stop turning the rotating wheel.
2. Close the sunroof fully. Install the timed sunroof control unit. Make sure that the sunroof cable is properly inserted into the control unit.
3. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver, place it on the tab, and press it to the right, being careful not to pinch the wiring.
]]E[[ SUNROOF GLASS SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Starting at the rear center of the sunroof glass, begin installing the seal by pushing it onto the edge of the glass panel and gently pulling on it while installing.
2. Approximately 102 mm (4.0 inches) before completing the installation, lay the end of the seal over top of the beginning of the seal. Cut the seal so there is an extra 3.18 mm (0.125 inch) of the seal past the point where the seal lines up with the beginning of the seal
3. Apply Loctite R 410 Black Toughened Instant Adhesive or equivalent to the splice joint area where two ends of the seal meet.
4. With the approximately 102 mm (4.0 inches) of the seal unattached, push two ends of the seal together at glue joint.
5. Install the remainder of the seal by pushing the seal onto the edge of the glass panel. The 3.18 mm (0.125 inch) of extra seal material should strengthen the seal at the splice joint.
]]F[[ SUNROOF GLASS INSTALLATION
1. Position the sunroof glass onto the guide assemblies and align the mounting holes.
2. Apply Loctite R Small Screw Thread locker 222 or equivalent to the sunroof glass attaching screws and install them, going to the next step before tightening.