Sunroof Unit Assembly

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Inspection

WIND DEFLECTOR
1. Open glass lid assembly fully.
2. Visually check for proper installation, damaged/deteriorated components, or foreign objects within mechanism. Correct as required for smooth operation.




3. Check for grease at the wind deflector arm (1) and pivot areas. If necessary, apply a sufficient amount of grease for non-binding operation.




4. Check that the wind deflector (1) moves freely within the sunroof unit assembly while manually pressing down and releasing. malfunction is detected, remove the sunroof unit assembly visually inspect; refer to, "Inspection". If damage is found, replace either wind deflector (1) or sunroof unit assembly required.

LINK AND WIRE ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Before replacing a suspect part, make sure it is the source of noise being experienced.

1. Check link to determine if coating film has peeled off excessively enough that substrate is visible. Check also to determine if link is the source of noise. Replace as necessary.
2. Visually check to determine if a sufficient amount of grease has been applied to wire or rail groove. If not, add grease as required.
3. Check wire for any damage or deterioration. If any damage is found, replace sunroof unit assembly.

WEATHERSTRIP
1. Visually check weatherstrip for damage, deterioration, or deformation.
- Open glass lid assembly partially to inspect front edge of weatherstrip.
- Tilt up glass lid assembly fully to inspect sides and rear edge of weatherstrip.

If any area of the weatherstrip is found to be damaged, replace the glass lid assembly.

2. Check for leakage around glass lid assembly.
- Close glass lid assembly.
- Pour water around surface to determine area of concern.
- For gaps or misalignment, adjust glass lid assembly to specifications. Refer to, "Inspection".
- For damaged sealing surfaces, either replace glass lid assembly RF-64, "Removal and Installation", or repair the panel BRM-28, "High Strength Steel (HSS)".

DRAIN HOSES





1. Remove the headlining.
2. Visually check drain hoses for:
- Proper connection at sunroof unit assembly drain hose connector(s).
- Damage, pinch, cracks, deterioration.
- Proper fastening and routing on body panels.

3. Pour water through drain hoses to determine watertight performance.
If damaged or leaking portions in any drain hose is found, replace entire drain hose as necessary.