New Weatherstrip Special Installation Procedure

2. If a small gap is noted along the front of the glass panel, adjust the panel forward as far as possible. Recheck the gap to be sure a proper seal is maintained at the rear.

3. With sunroof usage over time, a gap may develop along the back of the glass panel between the seal and rear edge of the opening due to crushing of the seal. Crushing of the front edge, combined with the tendency of the seal material to take a set, allows the glass panel to travel further forward in the opening resulting in the rear gap. If this is the case, seal replacement is required. Follow the weatherstrip replacement procedure specified in the Service Information Manual noting the special procedures below for assembly and adjustment of the glass panel after seal replacement.

Glass panel seal part number is 12396111 - has internal reinforcement.

NOTE: The seal internal reinforcement should be centered at the front of the glass panel.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operations C1440 (Weather Seal Replacement)
New Weatherstrip Special Installation Procedure - With a new seal, the panel may initially stick when moving from the closed position up into vent or down to slide to the rear. To ensure correct height adjustments use the following procedure:

1. For easier access to the glass panel mounting screws start the screws with the panel in the vented position. Do not tighten any of the screws with the panel vented. This can cause the panel to be too far forward in the opening.

2. Close the panel. Adjust the glass panel position as described in the Service Information Manual and tighten the glass panel mounting screws.

3. Operate sunroof to fully back, open position. Bring to closed position holding switch until motor stalls.

4. Tap roof panel at rear to allow glass to find natural setting. Readjust as necessary.

5. Allow the new seal to set overnight with the glass positioned as described above. If the panel continues to hang up at the rear, slide the shaft of a screwdriver (or similar tool) along the rear of the seal. This should allow continued proper operation.