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Roof Opening Panel Frame




Roof Opening Panel Frame

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The roof opening panel motor(s) must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system, including: whenever the roof opening panel sliding glass motor or power shade motor has been removed from the roof opening panel system, the roof opening panel glass has been removed from the roof opening panel system, the roof opening panel assembly has been removed from the vehicle, a new roof opening panel motor has been installed, a new roof opening panel glass has been installed or a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization Programming and Relearning.

1. Remove the front sliding glass panel. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding.

2. Remove the rear seat backrest.

3. Remove the front seat headrests and place both front seats in the fully reclined position.

4. Pull down on the back of the headliner in the indicated positions to release the hidden fasteners from the body.





5. Remove the A-pillar trim panels, B-pillar trim panels and quarter window trim panels.

6. Remove the LH and RH sunvisors and clips and all the passenger assist handles.

7. Remove the overhead console.

8. Disconnect the roof opening panel harness electrical connector.

9. Lower the headliner.

10. Disconnect the 4 roof opening panel drain hoses from the corners of the roof opening panel frame.

11. WARNING: Before installing a safety canopy or side air curtain module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be reworked to its original condition and structural integrity. Install new fasteners if damaged and remove foreign material. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the safety canopy or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Inspect a safety canopy or side air curtain module before installation. If the module is damaged, the cover has separated or the safety canopy/side air curtain material has been exposed, install a new module. Do not attempt to repair the module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the safety canopy or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of a safety canopy module, side air curtain module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the safety canopy or side air curtain module from deploying correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: It is only necessary to lower the LH and RH safety canopy modules approximately 25.4 mm (1 in) in order to allow access the roof opening panel frame bracket bolts.

Partially lower the LH and RH safety canopy modules. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
- Remove the safety canopy module bolt at the A-pillar.

- Remove the 6 safety canopy module bolts.

- Partially lower the center of the safety canopy module to uncover the roof opening panel frame bracket bolts.

- To install, tighten the safety canopy module bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

12. Remove the 6 roof opening panel frame bracket bolts and the LH and RH brackets.





13. NOTE: To avoid damage to the roof opening panel frame, be sure to support the roof opening panel frame when removing the roof opening panel frame bolts.

Remove the 12 roof opening panel frame bolts.

- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

14. NOTICE: Use caution when removing the roof opening panel frame assembly from the roof opening to prevent vehicle paint damage.

With the aid of an assistant, remove the roof opening panel frame through the roof opening.

15. NOTE: If installing a new roof opening panel frame, transfer parts as necessary.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Check for correct alignment of the front sliding glass panel and the rear fixed glass panel. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Adjustments.

- Initialize the roof opening panel motors. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization Programming and Relearning.

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