Sunroof / Moonroof Frame: Service and Repair

Frame and Drain Tube Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, 2-door, 4-door and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:
- Headliner
- Moonroof glass

2. Disconnect the drain tubes (A).






3. With an assistant holding the frame (A), remove the bolts (B, C) starting at the rear, and release the rear hooks (D) by moving the frame forward.






4. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the front door opening. Take care not to scratch the interior trim and body, or tear the seat covers.

Front Drain Tube

5. Remove these items:
- Front door sill trim
- Kick panel

6. Remove these items from the passenger's side:
- Glove box
- Stereo amplifier

7. Detach the clip (A) securing the front drain tube (B). To remove a front drain valve (C) from the body, tie a string to the top end of the drain tube, then pull the drain tube down out of the A-pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.






Rear Drain Tube

8. Remove these items from the trunk compartment:
- Spare tire lid
- Trunk rear trim panel
- Trunk rear side trim panel

9. Detach the clip (A) securing the rear drain tube (B) (2-door). To remove a rear drain valve (C) from the body, tie a string to the top end of the rear drain tube, then pull the drain tube down out of the C-pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.











10. Install the frame and the drain tube in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and the drain valves using compressed air.
- When installing, tie the string that was left in the pillar to the top end of the new drain tube and pull it up into the roof.
- Check the frame seal.
- Clean the surface of the frame.
- When installing the frame, first attach the rear hooks into the body holes.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- 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.
- After all parts are installed, including the headliner, reset the moonroof control unit.
- Do the glass position alignment procedure.






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