Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

Sunroof System: Removal And Installation







- After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and glass lid alignment.
- Handle glass lid with care so not to cause damage.
- For easier installation, mark each point before removal.

CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- Before removal, fully close the glass lid assembly. Then, after removal, do not move the motor assembly.
- After installing the sunroof and glass lid, check gap adjustment to ensure there is no malfunction.

SUNROOF UNIT

Removal

CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- When taking sunroof unit out, use shop cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.
- After installing the sunroof unit and glass lid, be sure to check gap adjustment to ensure there is no malfunction.

1. Remove headlining. Refer to [Headlining: Removal and Installation].
2. Remove the sunroof glass lid.
3. Disconnect sunroof motor and remove the overhead console bracket.
4. Disconnect the drain hoses.
5. Remove front sunroof frame assembly nuts.
6. Remove the rear sunroof bracket bolts.
7. Remove the side bolts and the sunroof unit.

Installation

1. Position the sunroof frame assembly and install the side bolts.
2. Install the rear sunroof bracket bolts.
3. Install front sunroof frame assembly nuts.
4. Connect the drain hoses.
5. Install the overhead console bracket and connect the sunroof motor.
6. Install the sunroof glass lid.
7. Install headlining. Refer to [Headlining: Removal and Installation].

GLASS LID

Removal

1. Open sunshade.
2. Ensure glass lid is closed.
3. Remove the screws securing glass lid to the sunroof frame assembly.
4. Remove the glass lid assembly.

Installation

1. Position glass lid to sunroof assembly.
2. Install the glass lid assembly screws. (First tighten left front bolt, then tighten right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent lid from moving while tightening other bolts.)







3. Adjust the sunroof glass. Refer to [Sunroof System: Adjustment].

WIND DEFLECTOR

Removal

1. Open the sunroof.
2. Remove screws from the left, center, and right side wind deflector holders.







3. Remove the wind deflector from the sunroof frame assembly.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNSHADE

Removal

1. Remove the sunroof frame assembly. Refer to [Sunroof System: Removal and Installation].
2. Remove the sunshade stoppers (2 points) from the rear end of the sunroof frame assembly.







3. Remove the sunshade assembly from the rear end of the sunroof frame assembly.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNROOF MOTOR

Removal

CAUTION:
- When removing the sunroof motor, be sure that the sunroof is in the fully closed position.
- Never run the removed motor as a single unit.

1. Position the sunroof assembly in the fully closed position.
2. Remove the front roof console assembly. Refer to [Headlining: Removal and Installation].
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the sunroof motor assembly.







4. Remove the mounting screws and the sunroof motor assembly.

Installation

CAUTION: Before installing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the symmetrical and fully closed position.

1. Move the sunroof motor assembly laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire on the sunroof unit and the mounting surface becomes parallel. Then secure the motor with bolts.







2. Connect the harness connector to the sunroof motor assembly.
3. Install the front roof console assembly. Refer to [Headlining: Removal and Installation].
4. Reset the sunroof motor memory. Refer to [Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position].

DRAIN HOSES

Removal







1. Remove the headlining. Refer to [Headlining: Removal and Installation].







2. Visually check the drain hoses for proper connections, damage or deterioration.
3. Remove each drain hose and check visually for damage, cracks or deterioration.
4. Pour water through the drain hose to check for damage.
- If any damage is found, replace the drain hose.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WEATHERSTRIP

Visually check weatherstrip for any damage, deterioration, or flattening.
- In the case of leakage around glass lid, close glass lid and pour water around it to find the damaged or gaped portion, remove glass lid assembly. Refer to: [Sunroof System: Removal and Installation].
- If any damage is found, replace glass lid assembly. Refer to: [Sunroof System: Removal and Installation].

CAUTION: Do not remove weatherstrip.

LINK AND WIRE ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Before replacing any suspect part, be sure it is the source of the noise.

1. Visually check to determine if a sufficient amount of petroleum jelly has been applied to the wire or rail groove. If not, add petroleum jelly as required.
2. Check wire for any damage or deterioration. If any damage is found, remove rear guide, then replace wire.