Body - Sunroof Sun Shade Rattles

NUMBER: 12-100-07
DATE: 04/23/07

APPLICABILITY:
2005MY and Later Legacy/Outback Wagon Equipped with Sunroof

SUBJECT:
Sunroof Rod and Shade Hook

INTRODUCTION

If you encounter a sun shade that rattles or does not slide correctly with the sunroof operation there is the possibility that the resin shade hook and/or resin rod end may be broken Previously, the entire sunroof assembly had to be replaced to correct this condition. Effective immediately, the resin shade hook, rod and resin rod end are now available as a kit for either side.

Note:
The sun shade should not be closed when the sunroof is open; doing so could cause damage to the resin parts We encourage you to inform your customers not to close the sun shade while the sunroof is open.





PARTS INFORMATION

REPAIR PROCEDURE/INFORMATION

1) Open the sun shade and sunroof to the full open position.





2) Push the shade hook rearward to release the lock between the shade hook and the rod Remove the rod from the shade hook by pulling upward.





3) To remove the sunroof glass, pull off the trim cover (A) in the direction of the arrow and then remove the two nuts (B).

4) Carefully remove the sunroof glass





5) Remove the sun shade stopper from the sunroof rail.

6) While lifting up on the front part of sunroof rail, slide the shade hook forward to remove it.

REASSEMBLY

1) Install a new shade hook onto the sunroof rail.

2) Reinstall the sun shade stopper.

3) Reinstall the sunroof glass, the nuts and the trim cover.

4) Install a new rod. Note: when attaching the rod to shade hook, make sure to slide the shade hook towards the front in order to completely lock the shade hook and rod (double lock).

WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION





For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair can be claimed using the table.





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