Procedure

1. Remove the front section of the headliner assembly as described in section 52A of the appropriate Eclipse service manual.

NOTE:
Refer to pages 42-65 through 42-70 of the 1996 Eclipse service manual for details on sunroof component removal and installation.

2. Remove the sunroof control unit.

3. Remove the sunroof glass.

4. Confirm proper sunroof drainage at the drain holes by pouring a small amount of water into the front of the sunroof. If the water does not flow through easily, remove any leaves or other debris from the drain holes.

5. Manually close the sunroof frame.

6. Remove the sunroof drive motor.

Perform steps 7 through 14 for one side at a time.





7. Remove the guide rail rod holder as follows:

a. Manually move the sunroof frame to the appropriate position to allow the guide rail rod holder to be removed.

b. Remove the two guide rail rod holder attaching screws at the front of the sunroof.

c. Tilt the upper portion of the guide rail to the inside, then remove the guide rail rod holder.





8. Remove the drive cable from the guide rail by first pulling the cable up, then pulling the cable out from the guide rail.

9. Inspect the drive cable. If the cable is wet, dry with a soft cloth. If rust is visible on the cable, replace the cable with the appropriate part listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.

10. Using a small brush, apply a water insoluble grease (Loctite SuperLube 82328 or equivalent) to the surfaces of the cable. Be sure to thoroughly coat the entire cable surface.

11. Reinstall the drive cable.





12. Apply butyl rubber (3M Part No. 8610 or equivalent) between the guide rail rod holder and the rail as shown. Be sure to make a complete seal around the drain tubes.

13. Remove any excess grease from the sunroof, guide rail and drive motor.

14. Reinstall the guide rail rod holder.

15. Repeat steps 7 through 14 for the other side of the sunroof.

16. Reinstall the sunroof glass. Be sure the glass is properly adjusted (flush with glass seal and without gaps).

17. With the sunroof in the fully closed position reinstall the sunroof drive motor.





CAUTION:
Be sure that the motor insert clip located over the drive gear area is in place before installing the drive motor. If the clip is not in place, the sunroof cable or gear may disengage, or the motor may not operate properly.





18. Install a new sunroof control unit as follows:

a. Move the sunroof to the fully closed position.

b. Adjust the control unit timing by turning the rotating wheel until both white marks appear in the viewing windows at the same time.

c. Attach the control unit to the sunroof tray bracket.





d. Secure the control unit to the bracket by wrapping a plastic tie wrap around the middle of the control unit and through the slot on the bracket. After tightening the tie wrap, cut off any excess tie wrap material.

19. Confirm that the sunroof operates correctly.

20. Reinstall the headliner assembly as described in section 52A of the appropriate Eclipse service manual.