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Removal And Installation





SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- After installing either sunroof unit assembly or sunroof lid assembly, check gap/height adjustments and operation to make sure there is no malfunction.
- Always work with a helper.
- Handle sunroof 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 sunroof lid assembly.
2. Remove headlining. Refer to Sedan (sedan models), or Coupe (coupe models).
3. Disconnect drain hoses.





4. Remove screws (A), then pull sunroof switch bracket (1) away from sunroof unit assembly (2).
Arrow Indicates Vehicle front

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. Refer to Sedan (sedan models), or Coupe (coupe models).

SUNROOF LID ASSEMBLY

Removal





1. Open sunshade (1), then close sunroof lid assembly.
White Arrow Indicates Vehicle front

2. Slide the side trim covers (2) RH/LH inward, then release them from the sunroof lid assembly inside edge and set aside.
3. Remove sunroof lid assembly bolts (A) on the left and right sides.
4. Remove sunroof lid assembly from sunroof unit assembly.

Installation
1. Position sunroof lid assembly to sunroof unit assembly.
2. Tighten sunroof lid assembly bolts to specification.

NOTE:
First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on sunroof lid assembly to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.

3. Slide side trim covers onto inside edge of sunroof lid assembly.
4. After installation, check sunroof operation and sunroof lid assembly alignment. Refer to Sunroof Unit Assembly.

SUNROOF LID SEAL

Removal
1. Remove sunroof lid assembly, refer to SUNROOF LID ASSEMBLY.
2. Inspect the rubber edge of sunroof lid assembly.

NOTE:
If the rubber edge is deformed or damaged, entire sunroof lid assembly must be replaced.
3. Remove sunroof lid seal from the rubber edge of sunroof lid assembly by pulling it outward.

Installation
1. Inspect and clean the ditch groove of the rubber edge for dirt or debris.
2. Stretch sunroof lid seal around sunroof lid assembly and push the sunroof seal tongue edge into the ditch groove of the rubber edge.

NOTE:
If needed, very light taps with a rubber hammer can be used to press the seal into place.
3. Install the sunroof lid assembly. Refer to SUNROOF LID ASSEMBLY.

SUNSHADE

Removal
1. Remove sunroof unit assembly. Refer to Exploded View.
2. Remove sunroof lid assembly. Refer to SUNROOF LID ASSEMBLY.





3. Remove the sunshade stoppers (1) RH/LH from the sunroof unit assembly side rails (2).
Arrow Indicates Vehicle front

4. Slide sunshade rearward past sunroof unit assembly side rail ends to remove.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNROOF MOTOR

Removal
1. Close sunroof lid assembly.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals.





3. Remove the front room/map lamp assembly from headliner (4). Refer to Service and Repair (sedan models), or Service and Repair (coupe models).
Arrow Indicates Vehicle front

4. Remove sunroof motor screws (A).
5. Disconnect harness connector (2) and remove sunroof motor (1) from sunroof unit assembly front end rail.

CAUTION:
Never run the removed sunroof motor as a single unit.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Before installing the motor, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the symmetrical and fully closed position.
- During motor installation, move sunroof motor laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire on the sunroof unit assembly, and the mounting surfaces become parallel. Install the sunroof motor screws, then tighten.
- NOTE:
If necessary, insert a suitable tool into the drive key (3) and rotate right or left slightly to assist in complete sunroof motor gear alignment.
- Synchronize sunroof motor with sunroof unit assembly. Refer to Sunroof Motor Assembly
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