FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

SLIDING ROOF

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

INSPECT SLIDING ROOF GLASS ALIGNMENT
a. Start the engine and check the operation time of the sliding roof.

Operation time: Approx. 5 sec.

b. Check for abnormal noises or binding during operation.
c. With the sliding roof fully closed, check for water leakage.




d. Check for a difference in level between the sliding roof weatherstrip and roof panel.

Front end:
0 + 1.0 mm (0 + 0.039 in.)
0 - 2.0 mm (0 - 0.079 in.)


Rear end:
0 ± 1.5 mm (0 ± 0.059 in.)






If the sliding roof does not operate:

e. Remove the control switch cover.
f. Remove the large screw inside.

NOTE: Be careful not to lose the spring washer or shim.

g. Manually operate the sliding roof by inserting a special crank-shaped screwdriver into the hole and turning the drive shaft.