Sunroof / Moonroof Frame: Service and Repair

Moonroof Frame and Drain Tube Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the interior trim or the body.

1. Remove these items:

- Moonroof glass Service and Repair
- Headliner Service and Repair

2. Disconnect the motor connector (A).






3. Disconnect the drain tubes (A).






4. With an assistant holding the frame (A), remove the bolts, starting at the rear, and release the rear hooks (B) by moving the frame forward.






5. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the front door opening.

Front Drain Tube

6. Remove these items:

- Kick panels, both sides Service and Repair
- Driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal / Installation

7. Driver's side: Remove the bolt, and release the hook (A), then move the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (B) as needed.






8. Pull out the front drain valve (A) from the body. Tie a string to the top end of the drain tube (B), then pull down the front drain tube out of the A-pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.






Rear Drain Tube

9. Remove these items:

- Trunk floor lid Interior Trim Removal / Installation - Trunk Area
- Trunk front trim panel Interior Trim Removal / Installation - Trunk Area
- Trunk rear trim panel Interior Trim Removal / Installation - Trunk Area
- Trunk side trim panel Interior Trim Removal / Installation - Trunk Area

10. Tie a string to the top end of the rear drain tube (A), then pull down the drain tube out of the pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.






11. Install the frame and the drain tube in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and the drain valves using compressed air.
- To install a new drain tube, tie the string that was left in the pillar to the top end of drain tube, and pull it up into the roof.
- Check the frame seal.
- Clean the surface of the frame.
- When installing the frame, first attach the rear hooks into the body holes.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- When connecting the drain tubes, slide them over the frame nozzles at least 10 mm (0.39 in).
- Install the tube clips (A) on the drain tubes (B) as shown.
- After all parts are installed, including the headliner, do the moonroof control unit resetting procedure Testing and Inspection.
- Do the glass position adjustment procedure Adjustments.





12. Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure spray.