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Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT

HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY




2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
a. Pull up the side garnish.

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torx driver (T25), remove the 4 screws and roof glass.




5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GARNISH FRONT
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the garnish.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.




6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.




7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 6 bolts, 6 nuts and roof housing.




8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GUIDE RAIL STOPPER
a. Remove the screw and stopper.

9. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY




10. REMOVE ROOF DRIP CHANNEL REAR
a. Remove the 2 screws, slide the drip channel backward and remove it.




11. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE
a. Remove the 4 screws and 4 stoppers.




b. Slide the drive cable backward and remove it.




12. REMOVE ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 4 screws and deflector.

HINT: When replacing only the deflector panel, fully open the roof glass, and remove the 4 screws and panel.




13. ADJUST FULLY CLOSED POSITION
a. Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable to align the matchmarks.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

14. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the roof housing with the 6 nuts and 6 bolts.

Torque:
8.0 Nm (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) for bolt
5.5 Nm (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) for nut

15. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the drive gear with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 5.5 Nm (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)




16. ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Check the difference between the roof glass and roof panel. Using a torx wrench (T25), loosen the 4 screws and adjust the sliding roof panel position.

Difference: 0 ± 1.5 mm (0 ± 0.059 in.)

NOTE: The difference should be even all around.

17. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torx wrench (T25), tighten the 4 screws.

Torque: 5.5 Nm (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)

18. CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS
a. Adjust the sliding roof. Check that there is no water leak. If a leak is found, readjust the sliding roof.