Sunroof / Moonroof: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS




[A] ROOF LID TRIM/ROOF LID REMOVAL
1. Fully slide-open the sunroof and bring it in the tilted position.
2. Remove the roof lid trim.
3. Remove the roof lid mounting nuts, then lift off the roof lid.




[B] DRAIN HOSE REMOVAL
Tie a cord to the end of the drain hose, and wind tape around the tie until it is smooth. Then pull the drain hose out from the passenger compartment.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]A[ DRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION
1. Tie the cord which has been used for removal again to the end of the drain hose, and wind tape around the tie until it is smooth.
2. Pull at the cord to install the drain hose.

]B[ SUNROOF MOTOR INSTALLATION
1. Remove the cover.
2. Align the main gear tooth with the square hole in the transmission gear as shown in the illustration.




3. While keeping the gear position attained in Step (2), turn the drive gear in the direction given by the arrow to rotate the transmission gear 180°.
Then, check to ensure that the alignment mark on the transmission gear is on the vertical line.




4. Press the roof lid against the front holder while keeping it in the tilted-up position.
5. Install the sunroof motor.