Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

SLIDING ROOF REMOVAL

1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Sliding roof switch

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Inner rear view mirror
(c) Sunvisors and holders
(d) Front assist grip

2. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
(a) Sedan, Wagon: Remove the 2 clips by hand.
(b) Sedan, Wagon: Pull the garnish rearward to remove it.
(c) Coupe: Rear side garnish must be removed before front pillar garnish.

3. REMOVE FRONT SIDE OF ROOF HEADLINING
(a) Disconnect the front side of roof headlining from the front side of housing.
(b) Pull down the front side of roof headlining by hand.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF CONTROL RELAY
5. REMOVE DRIVE GEAR

6. REMOVE SIDE GARNISH
Using a screwdriver, remove the garnishes.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS
(a) Remove the 4 nuts and shims.

HINT: Make sure of the number of shims.

(b) Pull the glass upwards to remove it.

8. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR GARNISH
Using a screwdriver, remove the garnishes.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

9. REMOVE ROOF DRIP CHANNEL
10. REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL

HINT: Slide the drive cable backwards.

11. REMOVE CABLE GUIDE CASING ASSEMBLY
(a) Slide the drive cable forwards.

(b) Remove the 11 screws.

(d) Pull the cable guide casing assembly forwards to remove it.

SLIDING ROOF DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF PANEL STOPPER
Remove the screw and the stopper.

2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM
Pull the trim rearwards to remove it.

3. REMOVE CABLE GUIDE CASING
Remove the 2 screws and the casing.

ASSEMBLY HINT: Use butyl tape to cover the cut position of the weatherstrip at the connection between the guide casing and the guide rail.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF FRONT STOPPER
Remove the screw and the stopper.

5. REMOVE DRIVE CABLE
(a) Remove the 2 screws and the cable guide block.
(b) Pull the drive cable from the guide rail.

NOTE: Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

SLIDING ROOF INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CABLE GUIDE CASING ASSEMBLY
2. INSTALL WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL

3. ADJUST DRIVE RAIL

HINT: Adjust the drive rail to a closed and tilted down position.

Using a screwdriver, slide the link forwards or rearwards to align the 2 marks as shown.

4. INSTALL ROOF DRIP CHANNEL
5. INSTALL FRONT AND REAR GARNISH
6. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF GLASS
7. INSTALL DRIVE GEAR
(a) Remove the screw and cam plate cover.
(b) Remove the large screw. washers and shim~.

(c) Turn the drive shaft by screwdriver to align the housing and gear point mark as shown.
(d) Install the cam plate cover with the screw.
(e) Apply adhesive to 2 gear side bolts.
Part No.08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent

(f) Install the drive gear with 3 bolts.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm. 48 in.lbf)

(g) Connect the connectors.

8. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF CONTROL RELAY
9. INSTALL FRONT SIDE OF ROOF HEADLINING
10. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF SWITCH
11. INSPECT AND ADJUST SLIDING ROOF
Refer to Adjustment
Adjustments

12. INSTALL SIDE GARNISH
Tap the garnishes to install it.

13. INSTALL THE FOLLOWING PARTS
(a) Front pillar garnish
(b) Front assist grip
(c) Sunvisors and holders
(d) Inner rear view mirror

14. CONNECT BATTERY CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL