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Roof Opening Panel Frame




Roof Opening Panel Frame

Removal

NOTE: The roof opening panel motor(s) must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system, including: whenever the roof opening panel sliding glass motor or power shade motor has been removed from the roof opening panel system, the roof opening panel glass has been removed from the roof opening panel system, the roof opening panel assembly has been removed from the vehicle, a new roof opening panel motor has been installed, a new roof opening panel glass has been installed or a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization Programming and Relearning.

1. Remove the front sliding glass panel. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding.

2. Remove the rear seat cushion and backrest. For additional information, refer to Seats.

3. Remove the front seat head restraint and place both front seats in the fully forward position.

4. Remove the A-pillar trim panels, B-pillar trim panels and C-pillar trim panels.

5. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster / Carrier &/or Interior Moulding / Trim.

6. Remove all the passenger assist handles and the LH and RH sunvisors and clips.

7. Disconnect the interior rear view mirror electrical connector.

8. If equipped, unsnap the connector access cover from the LH side of the Headlamp Control Module 2 (HCM-2).

9. If equipped, disconnect the HCM-2 electrical connectors from the headliner harness.

10. Position the front seats rearward and recline.

11. Disconnect the roof opening panel harness and electrical connector.

12. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

Disconnect the A-pillar electrical connector, 4 pushpins and roof opening panel drain hose pushpin.





13. Pull down on the back of the headliner in the indicated positions to release the hidden fasteners from the body. Lower the headliner.





14. Disconnect the 4 roof opening panel drain hoses from the corners of the roof opening panel frame.

15. WARNING: Before installing a Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be reworked to its original condition and structural integrity. Install new fasteners if damaged and remove foreign material. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Inspect a Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module before installation. If the module is damaged, the cover has separated or the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain material has been exposed, install a new module. Do not attempt to repair the module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of a Safety Canopy(R) module, side air curtain module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module from deploying correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: It is only necessary to lower the LH and RH safety canopy modules approximately 25.4 mm (1 in) in order to allow access the roof opening panel frame bracket bolts.

Partially lower the LH and RH safety canopy modules. For additional information, refer to Restraint Systems.
- Remove the safety canopy module bolt at the A-pillar.

- Remove the 6 safety canopy module bolts.

- Partially lower the center of the safety canopy module to uncover the roof opening panel frame bracket bolts.

16. Remove the 6 roof opening panel frame bracket bolts and the LH and RH brackets.





17. NOTICE: Use caution when removing the roof opening panel frame assembly from the roof opening to prevent vehicle paint damage.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the roof opening panel frame, with the aid of an assistant, be sure to support the roof opening panel frame when removing the roof opening panel frame bolts.

With the aid of an assistant, remove the 12 roof opening panel frame bolts and remove the roof opening panel through the roof opening.

Installation

NOTICE: Use caution when installing the roof opening panel frame assembly from the roof opening to prevent vehicle paint damage.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the roof opening panel frame, with the aid of an assistant, be sure to support the roof opening panel frame when installing the roof opening panel frame bolts.

NOTE: If installing a new roof opening panel frame, transfer parts as necessary.

NOTE: Check alignment of the front sliding glass panel and the rear fixed glass panel and initialize the roof opening panel before fully assembling the interior.

1. With the aid of an assistant, install the roof opening panel frame into the roof opening panel frame opening and install the 12 bolts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

2. Install the LH and RH brackets and the 6 roof opening panel frame bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





WARNING: Before installing a Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be reworked to its original condition and structural integrity. Install new fasteners if damaged and remove foreign material. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Inspect a Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module before installation. If the module is damaged, the cover has separated or the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain material has been exposed, install a new module. Do not attempt to repair the module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of a Safety Canopy(R) module, side air curtain module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module from deploying correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

3. Position the safety canopy module and install the 6 safety canopy module bolts and the A-pillar bolts. For additional information, refer to Restraint Systems.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

4. Connect the 4 roof opening panel drain hoses onto the corners of the roof opening panel frame.

5. Position the headliner into place and push on the hidden fasteners in the positions indicated.





6. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

Connect the A-pillar electrical connector, 4 pushpins and roof opening panel drain hose pushpin.





7. Connect the roof opening panel harness and electrical connector.

8. If equipped, connect the HCM-2 electrical connector onto the headliner harness.

9. If equipped, install the HCM-2 connector access cover.

10. Connect the rear view mirror electrical connector.

11. Install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster / Carrier &/or Interior Moulding / Trim.

12. Install the front sliding glass panel. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding.

13. Check for correct alignment of the front sliding glass panel and the rear fixed glass panel. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Adjustments.

14. Initialize the roof opening panel motors. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization Programming and Relearning.

15. Install all the passenger assist handles and the LH and RH sunvisors and clips.

16. Install the A-pillar trim panels, B-pillar trim panels and C-pillar trim panels.

17. Install the front seat head restraint.

18. Install the rear seat cushion and backrest. For additional information, refer to Seats.

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