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Sunroof / Moonroof: Adjustments




SUNROOF

Fitting Adjustment

Inspect then measure the gap and surface height difference between the roof panel and glass lid assembly;
compare to specifications. Determine which procedure to follow based on results of measurements.

CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- Handle sunroof lid assembly with care to prevent damage.
NOTE:
- For easier and more accurate installation, always mark each point before removal.
- After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and sunroof lid assembly alignment.










Unit: mm (in)






GAP ADJUSTMENT (FRONT AND REAR)

1.Open sunshade.
2.Tilt up glass lid.





3.Loosen glass lid bolts, then tilt down glass lid.
4.Adjust glass lid from outside of vehicle so gaps are within specifications.
- Carefully slide glass lid forward and rearward in vehicle.
NOTE:
To prevent glass lid from moving after adjustment, lightly tighten the bolts.
5.Tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt to prevent uneven torque. Tighten remaining bolts, being careful to prevent glass lid from moving.
6.Tilt glass lid up and down several times to check that it moves smoothly, and retains the adjustment.

GAP ADJUSTMENT (SIDES)

1.Remove headlining. Service and Repair.
2.Loosen sunroof unit assembly and sunroof side bracket bolts.
3.Carefully slide sunroof unit assembly side to side or add shims until gap is within specifications.
NOTE:
To prevent glass lid from moving after adjustment, lightly tighten the bolts.
4.Tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt to prevent uneven torque. Tighten remaining bolts, being careful to prevent glass lid from moving.
5.Tilt glass lid up and down several times to check that it moves smoothly, and retains the adjustment.
6.Install headlining. Service and Repair.

SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1.Tilt up glass lid.
2.Loosen glass lid bolts, then tilt down glass lid.
3.Adjust glass lid from outside of vehicle.
- For surface height adjustment, manually raise/lower glass lid assembly until height difference is within specifications.
NOTE:





- If necessary, shims may be added between sunroof unit assembly and roof panel to increase glass lid height adjustment range.
- To prevent glass lid from moving after adjustment, lightly tighten the bolts.
4.Tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt to prevent uneven torque. Tighten remaining bolts, being careful to prevent glass lid from moving.
5.Tilt glass lid up and down several times to check that it moves smoothly, and retains the adjustment.