Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly

Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly

Removal

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 6 rear fixed glass panel screws and carefully position the fixed glass panel forward to allow access to the roof opening panel shade assembly.

3. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry the tab upward then pull the leading edge of the shade forward to release the shade from the track.





4. NOTE: During this step, the pre-tension within the shade assembly may be lost.

Push in the button on the LH side of the shade assembly, then pull up to release the LH side until tension is felt on the RH side.





5. NOTE: Do not go past 25.4 mm (1 in) or the shade may come apart and tension will be undone.

Pull the shade to the left about 25 mm (1 in) until the locking notch is engaged to maintain tension.





6. Pull the shade assembly straight towards the LH side to remove.

Installation

1. NOTE: A new shade assembly is already pre-tensioned. If installing a new shade assembly, skip to Step 2.

If installing the original shade assembly and pre-tension was lost during removal, the pre-tension must be set as shown.

- Using an appropriate tool, push in the shade assembly shaft and turn clockwise 23 turns.

- Pull the shade assembly shaft outward to lock the tension in place.





2. NOTE: Make sure to install the felt washers on each end of the shade assembly before inserting into the frame assembly bracket.

Install the shade assembly.

- Install the shade assembly shaft into the slotted bracket and push towards the RH side of vehicle.

- Push in the button on the LH side of the shade assembly, then insert the shade assembly into the LH bracket until it locks in place.

3. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

Insert the leading edge of the shade rearward until it fully seats and locks in place in the track.





4. Reposition the rear fixed glass panel and tighten the 6 rear fixed glass panel screws to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

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