Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

Roof Opening Panel

Pinpoint Tests

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. All components should be secured correctly.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Roof opening panel glass
- Roof opening panel air deflector assembly
- Roof opening panel trough
- Roof opening panel lifter assemblies
- Headliner
- Roof opening panel motor/module pad
- Roof opening panel frame



PINPOINT TEST C: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL RATTLES

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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
ADJUST the roof opening panel. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Roof Opening Panel Alignment. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to C2.

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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 - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.

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C3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL WATER TROUGH AND TROUGH GUIDES


- Check the roof opening panel water trough and trough guides for any loose obstructions.
- Are the roof opening panel water trough and trough guides installed securely and free from obstructions?

Yes
GO to C4.

No
REMOVE all obstructions from the roof opening panel water trough guides and install securely. INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame if the water trough guides are damaged. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.

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C4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD (SUNSHADE)


- Check the roof opening panel shield for correct installation.
- Is the roof opening panel shield installed correctly?

Yes
GO to C5.

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

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C5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL AIR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY


- Check the roof opening panel air deflector assembly for obstructions and damage.
- Is the roof opening panel air deflector assembly OK?

Yes
GO to C6.

No
REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel air deflector assembly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.

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C6 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 C7.

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 Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.

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C7 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 Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame.
- Is the roof opening panel correctly installed and tightened to specification?

Yes
GO to C8.

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

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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 Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.

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

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