Sunroof / Moonroof Module: Service and Repair

SUNROOF UNIT

Removal

CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- When taking sunroof unit out, use shop clothes to protect the seats and trim from damage.
- After installing the sunroof unit and glass lid, be sure to carry out the leak test and check that there is no malfunction.

1. Remove the headlining. Refer to "Removal and Installation"
2. Disconnect drain hoses (4).
3. Remove glass lid.




4. Remove screws, and remove the sunroof switch bracket.




5. Remove motor mounting screws. Remove sunroof motor and disconnect harness connector.

CAUTION:
- Before removing sunroof motor, make sure that sunroof is fully closed.
- After removing sunroof motor, never attempt to rotate sunroof motor as a single unit.




6. Remove nuts on the front end and side rail.







7. Remove front sunroof bracket bolts.
8. Remove rear sunroof bracket bolts, and remove sunroof unit from roof panel.
9. Remove sunroof unit through the passenger compartment while being careful not to damage the seats and trim.

Installation




1. Temporarily tighten the mounting bolts on the rear sunroof brackets (RH/LH).




2. Bring sunroof unit into passenger compartment and place the rear end of the rail onto the rear sunroof brackets.
3. Temporarily tighten the mounting nuts (4) on the front end.
4. Tighten the installation points (8 nuts) diagonally excluding the installation point of the sunroof bracket around the roof opening.




5. Tighten the bolts on the front sunroof bracket at the vehicle side, and then at the rail side.
6. Tighten the bolts on the rear sunroof bracket at the vehicle side, and then at the rail side.