Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

Roof Opening Panel

Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

Normal Operation

When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it should be within specifications. Refer to Specifications. Make sure all components are properly secured.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Roof opening panel glass

- Roof opening panel air deflector

- Roof opening panel shield

- Roof opening panel frame

- Trough assembly

PINPOINT TEST C : THE ROOF OPENING PANEL RATTLES

C1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TIGHTNESS

- With the roof opening panel in the CLOSED position, manually push up and fore/aft on the glass panel.

Is the roof opening panel glass loose?

Yes
ALIGN and TIGHTEN the roof opening panel glass fasteners to specification. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Adjustments. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to C2.

C2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS

- Open the roof opening panel.

- Check the roof opening panel tracks for obstructions and damage.

Are the roof opening panel tracks OK?

Yes
GO to C3.

No
REMOVE all the roof opening panel track obstructions and REPAIR the roof opening panel tracks. If the roof opening panel tracks cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Roof Opening Panel. TEST the system for normal operation.

C3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD

- Check the roof opening panel shield for correct installation.

Is the roof opening panel shield installed correctly?

Yes
GO to C4.

No
INSTALL the roof opening panel shield correctly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Shield Roof Opening Panel Shield. TEST the system for normal operation.

C4 CHECK THE AIR DEFLECTOR

- Check the air deflector for obstructions and damage.

Is the air deflector OK?

Yes
GO to C5.

No
REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR or INSTALL a new air deflector. REFER to Air Deflector Air Deflector. TEST the system for normal operation.

C5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL LIFTER ASSEMBLIES

- Verify the roof opening panel lifter assemblies are free from obstructions and damage.

Are the roof opening panel lifter assemblies OK?

Yes
GO to C6.

No
REMOVE all obstructions from the roof opening panel lifter assemblies and REPAIR any damage. If the roof opening panel lifter assemblies cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Roof Opening Panel. TEST the system for normal operation.

C6 CHECK ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME INSTALLATION

- Lower the headliner and check all roof opening fasteners for correct torque and verify correct installation of the roof opening panel frame. Refer to Roof Opening Panel- Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Roof Opening Panel.

Is the roof opening panel frame correctly installed and tightened to specification?

Yes
GO to C7.

No
TIGHTEN the loose fasteners to the correct specifications or INSTALL the roof opening panel frame correctly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Roof Opening Panel. TEST the system for normal operation.

C7 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TROUGH ASSEMBLY FOR RATTLES

- Check the roof opening panel trough assembly for any loose parts or for any condition that will cause rattles.

Is the trough assembly installed securely and free from any condition that will cause rattles?

Yes
GO to C8.

No
REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel trough assembly. REFER to Trough Assembly Trough Assembly. TEST the system for normal operation.

C8 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME FOR RATTLES

- Check the roof opening panel frame assembly for any loose parts or for any condition that will cause rattles.

Is there a condition that will cause rattles?

Yes
INSTALL a suitable sound damper material to correct the condition. If the rattle still persists, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Roof Opening Panel. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Roof Opening Panel. TEST the system for normal operation.