Sunroof / Moonroof: Description and Operation

SLIDING ROOF PANEL

General Description
The steel sliding roof panel which is externally painted to match the vehicle and internally trimmed to match the headlining, is of electrically operated tilt and slide design. Driven by a single electric motor via a cable and lever mechanism, the sliding roof panel is operated via a switch on the roof console and controlled by the sliding roof control module (SRCM).

Both the electric motor and SRCM are mounted on an extension of the sliding roof panel frame and are accessed by removing the roof console.

Operation
The sliding roof panel is a multi-feature unit providing tilt, one touch slide opening and closing, and slide position selection on opening and closing. Additionally, on operation of the vehicle automatic locking system with the roof panel open, an input from the security and locking module will close it. On slide opening of the roof panel, a wind deflector elevates at the aperture leading edge. In the event of electrical failure, the sliding roof can be manually operated by removing the roof console and using a key or wide bladed screwdriver in the slot in the motor spindle.


NOTE: Following manual operation of the sliding roof panel, the motor drive must be re-engaged by manually turning the spindle 1/4 turn counter-clockwise if the panel is open or clockwise if the panel is closed.







Remove sliding roof trim panel for access. Service and Repair