Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

SUNROOF

Removal and Installation






CAUTION:
- After installation or any adjustment, check clearances for sunroof operation and glass lid alignment.
- Handle glass lid with care to prevent damage.
- Fully close the glass lid before removal, then do not operate sunroof motor assembly after removal.
- When removing sunroof unit assembly, use shop cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.
- Always work with a helper.

NOTE: For easy installation, mark each point before removal.

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Removal
1. Tilt glass lid up, then remove. Refer to "GLASS LID".
2. Position sunroof unit assembly to the fully closed position.
3. Remove the headlining.
4. Disconnect front and rear drain hoses.





5. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the sunroof motor assembly.

NOTE:
- Before removing sunroof motor assembly, make sure that sunroof is fully closed.
- After removing sunroof motor assembly, do not attempt to rotate sunroof motor as a single unit.





6. Remove the side and front sunroof unit assembly nuts.
7. Remove sunroof front and rear side bracket bolts, then remove sunroof unit assembly from roof panel.
- Remove sunroof unit assembly through the passenger compartment.

CAUTION: Use care during removal and installation to avoid damage to seats and trim.

Installation
1. Install sunroof front and rear side brackets and bolts to the roof panel side only, but do not tighten.
2. Bring sunroof unit assembly into passenger compartment and position it so the rear rests on the sunroof rear side brackets.
3. Install sunroof front and rear side bracket bolts to the sunroof unit assembly side, but do not tighten.





4. Install the front and side sunroof unit assembly nuts, but do not tighten.
5. Tighten the sunroof unit assembly.
a. First, tighten the sunroof front and rear side bracket bolts at the vehicle side, then tighten the bolt on the rail side.
b. Next, tighten the front and side sunroof unit assembly nuts diagonally.






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7. Connect the sunroof motor assembly connector and install the bolts.
8. Install the glass lid. Refer to "GLASS LID".
9. Connect drain hoses.
10. Install headlining.
11. Perform fitting adjustment and test for leaks, refer to RF-26, "Fitting Adjustment". Adjustments