Difficult to Close Sunroof/ Noisy When Closing

CONDITION:

Difficult to Close Sunroof/Noisy When Sunroof Closes

Loose sunroof pins may prevent the sunroof from closing completely, or cause a snapping noise when it closes. A loose pivot pin moves out of its proper position and becomes bent when the sunroof moves. Then the bent pin allows the plastic locking arm to move out of position, preventing the sunroof from closing.

First. check for possible rail guide damage. If damaged, replace the rail guide assembly. If the rail guide is not damaged, install new, knurled sunroof pin(s) listed in the "Parts Information" section of this Technical Service Bulletin.

SUNROOF PIVOT PIN REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:

1. Open the sunroof to the VENT position. Be sure that the pivot pin is aligned with the access hole.

Note
If the locker arm does not have an access hole for the pin (on early production vehicles), the pin cannot be replaced. You must replace the entire guide rail assembly.

2. Remove the sunroof glass. Refer to removal instructions on page 42-40 of the 1995 Eclipse service manual.




3. Working as close to the pivot pin as possible, push the locker arm outward with pliers.




4. Check to see if the pin is loose Using a 2.5 mm punch, carefully push the pivot pin from the inside of the locker arm.

CAUTION
To prevent paint damage, place a length of masking tape on the roof of the vehicle.

a. If the pin does not move, do not replace the pin. Adjust the control unit timing as described in the next repair procedure.

b. If the pin is pushed out, continue with this procedure for pin replacement.

5. Using needle-nose pliers, pull the pin completely out. Use care to prevent denting the roof.

6. From outside the vehicle, use pliers or a punch to install a new, knurled pin. Install with the knurled end of the pin leading into the hole. The new pin part number is listed in the "Parts Information" section of this Technical Service Bulletin. Do not use excessive force to install the pin. The pin must be flush with the hole (not protruding). If you cannot install a new pin, replace the guide rail.

7. Using pliers or a punch, push the locker arm inward to its original position.

8. Repeat pin replacement as required for all sunroof pivot pins.

9. Reinstall the sunroof glass.

10. Test sunroof operation to confirm that the new pins are fully seated and this condition is resolved.