Body - Sunroof Squeaks When Opening or Closing
NUMBER: 23-038-05GROUP: Body
DATE: August 19, 2005
SUBJECT:
Sunroof Squeaks While Opening Or Closing
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves lubricating the slide surfaces of the sunroof mechanism.
MODELS:
2005 (LX) 300/Magnum
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to January 1, 2005 (MDH 0101XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Squeak sound may be heard when the sunroof is operated. This mechanism squeak can be distinguished from a glass seal squeak because the squeak occurs when the glass seal is not in contact with roof flange. The squeak sound is most likely to occur in higher ambient temperatures. The mechanism squeak sound occurs even when the sunroof glass is removed.
DIAGNOSIS:
Operate the sunroof, if a squeak sound is heard while the glass seal is not in contact with roof flange, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the sunroof glass using the procedures outlined in the service information on TechCONNECT 23-Body/Sunroof/Glass Panel/Glass/Removal.
2. Gather excess grease from accessible areas the mechanism or guides with a small brush or other suitable device, (Fig. 1).
3. Apply the grease to the left slide surfaces on all sides of the part, in the areas identified, (Fig. 2). There are 4 slide surfaces on each side of the sunroof.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the right side sunroof slide.
5. Install the sunroof glass using the procedures outlined in the service information on TechCONNECT 23-Body/Sunroof/Glass Panel/Glass/Installation.
6. Cycle the sunroof to verify that squeak is eliminated.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE
FAILURE CODE
Disclaimer
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.