Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

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Removal and Installation

CAUTION:
- After installing either sunroof unit assembly or glass lid assembly, check gap/height adjustments and operation to make sure there is no malfunction.
- Always work with a helper.
- Handle glass lid assembly with care to prevent damage.
- When taking sunroof unit out, use shop cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Removal
1. Close glass lid assembly.
2. Remove headlining.
3. Disconnect drain hoses.





4. Remove screws (A), then pull sunroof switch bracket (1) away from sunroof unit assembly.
5. Disconnect sunroof motor harness connector.





6. Remove bolts on the front end and side rails of the sunroof unit assembly.
7. Remove front sunroof side bracket bolts.
8. Remove rear sunroof side bracket bolts and remove sunroof unit assembly from roof panel.
9. Remove sunroof unit assembly through the passenger compartment while being careful not to damage the seats and trim.

Installation
1. Loosely tighten the rear sunroof side bracket bolts to the sunroof unit assembly side rails.
2. Bring sunroof unit into passenger compartment and loosely tighten rear sunroof side bracket bolts to roof panel while supporting front.
3. Align the sunroof unit assembly front end rail and side rails with the locator pins, then loosely tighten the bolts.
4. Install remaining sunroof side brackets and loosely tighten bolts.
5. Tighten the sunroof unit assembly front end and side rail bolts diagonally to the specified torque.
6. Tighten the front sunroof side bracket bolts at the vehicle side first, then at the side rail end.
7. Tighten the rear sunroof side bracket bolts at the vehicle side first, then at the side rail end.
8. Connect sunroof motor harness connector.
9. Install sunroof switch bracket.
10. Connect drain hoses.
11. Install headlining.