Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

SUNROOF


Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- After installation or any adjustment, check clearances for sunroof operation and glass lid alignment.
- Handle glass lid with care to prevent damage.
- Fully close the glass lid before removal, then do not operate sunroof motor assembly after removal.
- When removing sunroof unit assembly, use shop cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.
- Always work with a helper.

NOTE:
For easy installation, mark each point before removal.






SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Removal
1. Tilt glass lid up, then remove. Follow the GLASS LID procedure.
2. Position sunroof unit assembly to the fully closed position.
3. Remove the headlining. Refer to Component.
4. Disconnect drain hoses.





5. Remove the screws, then disconnect the sunroof motor assembly.

NOTE:
- Before removing sunroof motor assembly, make sure that sunroof is fully closed.
- After removing sunroof motor assembly, do not attempt to rotate sunroof motor as a single unit.





6. Remove the side and front sunroof unit assembly nuts.




7. Remove sunroof bracket bolts, then remove sunroof unit assembly from roof panel.
- Remove sunroof unit assembly through the passenger compartment.

CAUTION:
Use care during assembly removal and installation to avoid damage to seats and trim.

Installation




1. Install sunroof brackets and bolts to the roof panel side only, but do not tighten.
2. Bring sunroof unit assembly into passenger compartment and position it so the rear rests on the sunroof brackets.
3. Install sunroof bracket bolts to the sunroof unit assembly side, but do not tighten.





4. Install the front and side sunroof unit assembly nuts, but do not tighten.
5. Tighten the sunroof unit assembly.





a. First, tighten the sunroof bracket bolts at the vehicle side, then tighten the bolt on the rail side.
b. Next, tighten the front and side sunroof unit assembly nuts diagonally.





7. Connect the sunroof motor assembly connector and install the screws.
8. Install the glass lid. Refer to "GLASS LID" .
9. Connect drain hoses.
10. Install headlining. Refer to Component.
11. Perform fitting adjustment and test for leaks, refer to Adjustments .

GLASS LID

Removal
1. Open the sunshade fully and close the glass lid.





2. Remove glass lid bolts, then remove glass lid.

Installation
1. Position the glass lid on sunroof unit assembly.
2. Partially install glass lid bolts. Tighten left front bolt first, then right rear to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.
3. After installation, check sunroof operation and glass lid assembly alignment. Refer to Adjustments .

SUNSHADE

Removal
1. Remove the headlining. Refer to Component.





2. Remove sunshade stopper RH/LH.
3. Pull sunshade out rear of sunroof frame to remove it from sunroof unit assembly frame.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WIND DEFLECTOR

Removal
1. Open the glass lid.





2. Remove spring retainer screws RH/LH, then slide retainer forward in vehicle out of sunroof unit assembly channel.
3. Lift wind deflector and rotate arms upward to release from sunroof unit assembly.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Removal
1. Close the glass lid.





2. Remove headlining. Refer to Component.
3. Remove sunroof motor assembly screws.
4. Disconnect harness connector from sunroof motor assembly, then remove sunroof motor assembly.

CAUTION:
- When removing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure that the sunroof lid is in the fully closed position.
- Do not operate the removed sunroof motor assembly as a single unit.

Installation

CAUTION:
- Before installing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure the link assembly is in the symmetrical and fully closed position.
- Align the link notch with the hole of the guide track (fully closed: RH and LH).
1. Place the sunroof motor assembly flat onto the sunroof unit assembly surface.
2. Laterally move the assembly little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire and there is no gap between the sunroof unit assembly and sunroof motor assembly.
3. Install the sunroof motor assembly screws, then connect the harness connector.
4. After installing, perform the initialization procedure. Refer to System Description .

LINK ASSEMBLY

Removal
1. Remove sunroof unit assembly. Follow the SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY procedure.
2. Remove screws, then remove rear drain assembly.
3. Remove sunroof motor assembly. Follow the SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY procedure.
4. Remove link assembly from the rear end of the sunroof frame.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.