Inspection And Adjustment

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY


Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION

Wind Deflector
1. Open glass lid assembly fully.
2. Visually check for proper installation, damaged/deteriorated components, or foreign objects within mechanism. Correct as required for smooth operation.





3. Check for grease at the wind deflector arm (1) and pivot areas. If necessary, apply a sufficient amount of grease for non-binding operation.
Arrow indicates : Front





4. Check that the wind deflector (1) moves freely within the sunroof unit assembly while manually pressing down and releasing. If a malfunction is detected, remove the sunroof unit assembly and visually inspect; With Dual Panel Sunroof. If damage is found, replace either wind deflector (1) or sunroof unit assembly as required.
Arrow indicates : Front

Link And Wire Assembly

NOTE:
Before replacing a suspect part, make sure it is the source of noise being experienced.
1. Check link to determine if coating film has peeled off excessively enough that substrate is visible. Check also to determine if link is the source of noise. Replace as necessary.
2. Visually check to determine if a sufficient amount of grease has been applied to wire or rail groove. If not, add grease as required.
3. Check wire for any damage or deterioration.

Weatherstrip
1. Visually check weatherstrip for damage, deterioration, or deformation.
- Open glass lid partially to inspect front edge of weatherstrip.
- Tilt up glass lid fully to inspect sides and rear edge of weatherstrip.
If any area of the weatherstrip is found to be damaged, replace as required.
2. Check for leakage around glass lid assembly.
- Close glass lid assembly.
- Pour water around surface to determine area of concern.
- For gaps or misalignment, adjust glass lid to specifications. Refer to ADJUSTMENT.
- For damaged sealing surfaces, either replace glass lid weatherstrip, or repair the sealing panel.

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- Handle glass lid assembly with care to prevent damage.

NOTE:
- For easier and more accurate installation, always mark each point before removal.
- After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and glass lid assembly alignment.









1. Open sunshade assembly.
2. Tilt glass lid up, then slide rearward to expose all the glass lid bolts.





3. Loosen glass lid bolts (4 each on left and right sides), then fully close glass lid.
4. Manually adjust glass lid from outside of vehicle so gaps A-A and B-B are within specifications.

NOTE:
Temporarily snug glass lid bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.
5. Tilt glass lid up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
6. Open glass lid up and tighten bolts to specification.

NOTE:
First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.
7. Perform initialization procedure to make sure the closing operation is accurate and synchronized properly. With Dual Panel Sunroof.
8. Perform water leak test.