Sunroof / Moonroof Frame: Service and Repair

Frame and Drain Tube Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:
- Headliner
- Moonroof glass




2. 2-door: Remove the moonroof frame (A). Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Disconnect the motor connector (B), and the drain tubes (C).
2. Remove the interior harness (D) by detaching the harness clips (E) and removing the cushion tape (F).
3. With an assistant holding the frame, remove the bolts (G, H) starting at the rear, and release the rear hooks (I) by moving the frame forward, then remove the frame.
4. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the door opening. Take care not to damage the interior trim, body, or seat covers.




3. 4-door: Remove the moonroof frame (A). Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Disconnect the motor connector (B), open/close-tilt/close switch connector (C), and the drain tubes (D), and remove the moonroof relays (E).
2. Remove the interior harness (F) by detaching the harness clips (G) and removing the tapes (H).
3. With an assistant holding the frame, remove the bolts starting at the rear, and release the rear hooks (I) by moving the frame forward, then remove the frame.
4. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the front door opening. Take care not to damage the interior trim, body, or seat covers.




4. To remove a front drain valve (A) from the body, remove the kick panel, left or right, 2-door, 4-door. Tie a string to the top end of the drain tube, then pull the front drain tube (B) down out of the front pillar.




5. To remove a rear drain valve (A) from the body, remove these parts, 2-door, 4-door:
- Spare tire lid
- Trunk rear trim panel
- Jack lid

Tie a string to the top end of the rear drain tube (B), then pull back the trunk side trim panel and pull the drain tube down out of the pillar.




6. Install the frame and drain tube in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and drain valves using compressed air.
- Check the frame seal.
- Clean the surface of the frame.
- To install a drain tube, tie the top of the tube to the string that was pulled through when the tube was removed. Use the string to pull the tube up into the roof.
- When installing the frame, first attach the rear hooks into the body holes.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- When installing the rear drain tube at the rear pillar, make sure the cushion on the tube aligns with the hole in the body, and that the alignment mark on the tube aligns with the upper clip.
- When connecting the drain tube, slide it over the frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.39 in.).
- Install the tube clip (A) on the drain tube (B) as shown.

7. Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure spray.