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Sunroof / Moonroof: Adjustments




1. ALIGNMENT OF HEIGHT BETWEEN SUNROOF GLASS LID AND ROOF PANEL
Loosen sunroof glass lid installation nuts and then adjust height by adding (max: two pieces) and extracting (max: one piece) shim(s) (standard: one piece) between sunroof glass lid and body.

Difference in height between sunroof rear glass lid and roof panel: L
L: 2.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.079 ± 0.020 in)

2. CHECKING FOR MOVEMENT OF SUNROOF PANEL ITSELF







1. Place a cloth on rear sunshade, and attach a spring scale to sunshade edge using the cloth.
2. Pull spring scale to measure force required to move rear sunshade.
Force required to move rear sunshade:
Less than 24.5 ± 4.9 N (2.5 ± 0.5 kg, 5.5 ± 7.1 lb)

NOTE: Considerable effort is required to start rear sunshade moving, so take scale reading while sunroof panel is moving smoothly.

3. If force required exceeds specifications, check the following points:
Sunroof rear glass lid, rear sunshade and guide rail assembly for improper installation