Roof Opening Panel Frame

Roof Opening Panel Frame

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system, including: whenever the roof opening panel 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.

NOTE: Anytime a roof opening panel motor is removed, the cables/mechanisms can experience free-play movement. It is important that the cables do not move. They are timed to be parallel with each other. If one or both are moved in either direction, they must be re-timed. For additional information, refer to Timing Adjustment Timing Adjustment.

1. Remove the headliner.

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

3. NOTE: To avoid damage to the roof opening panel frame, be sure to support the roof opening panel frame when removing the roof opening panel frame bolts.

Remove the 12 roof opening panel frame bolts.

- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

4. Remove the roof opening panel frame.

5. NOTE: If a new frame is being installed, transfer all necessary parts to the new frame.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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