Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair
Sliding Roof:
REPLACEMENT
HINT: The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GUIDE RAIL COVER LH
a. Using a screwdriver, pry out the rail cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GUIDE RAIL COVER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described above for the LH side.
4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
a. Using screwdriver, pry out the garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described above for the LH side.
6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a Torx(R) wrench (T25), remove the 4 screws.
b. Pull the glass upward to remove it.
7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses from the housing.
b. Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.
c. Remove the 6 nuts and housing sub-assembly.
8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the sliding roof motor switch connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and the drive gear sub-assembly.
9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the sliding roof sunshade stopper.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
10. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
11. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM KNOB
a. Remove the 2 screws and trim knob.
12. REMOVE ROOF DRIP CHANNEL REAR
a. Slide the drip channel backward and remove it.
13. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a screwdriver, slide the drive cable backward and remove it.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
14. REMOVE ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
15. INSTALL ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
16. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
17. ADJUST FULLY CLOSED POSITION
a. Using a screwdriver, slide the drive cable of the sliding roof to align the matchmarks.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
18. INSTALL ROOF DRIP CHANNEL REAR
19. INSTALL SUNSHADE TRIM KNOB
a. Install the trim knob with the 2 screws.
20. INSTALL SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
21. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER
22. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the housing sub-assembly with the 6 nuts.
b. Install the 4 brackets with the 8 bolts.
c. Connect the 4 drain hoses.
23. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the drive gear with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
b. Connect the sliding roof motor switch connector.
24. ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Check the difference in level between the sliding roof (weatherstrip) and roof panel.
Dimension (Circumference): 0 ± 2.0 mm (0 ± 0.079 in.)
b. Check the difference in level between the sliding roof (glass) and roof panel front end and rear end.
NOTE: The clearance should be even all around.
25. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a Torx(R) wrench T25, loosen a screw to adjust the sliding roof panel position. When the adjustment has been done, tighten the screw there.
Torque: 4.0 N.m (41 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf)
b. Reset the sliding roof drive gear
c. Check the sliding roof operation function
HINT: If the jam protection function is not activated, reset the sliding roof drive gear again.
26. CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS
a. Adjusting the sliding roof, check that there is no water leak.
If a leak is found, readjust the sliding roof.
27. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY