Body and Paint

General Procedures - Sunroof Panel Alignment

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0102030405064N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 6

Adjustment

Measurement

  1. Measure the height/flushness of the sunroof panel sliding glass.
    • Measure the height/flushness of the sunroof panel sliding glass between the front edge and the header panel. Refer to the specifications as shown.
    • Measure the height/flushness of the sunroof panel sliding glass rear panel, opening from the edge to the roof, with the fixed glazing edge. Refer to the specifications as shown.

    • Measure the sunroof panel sliding glass gap from the front edge to the header panel. Refer to the specifications as shown.
    • Measure the sunroof panel sliding glass rear panel opening from the edge to the roof with the fixed glazing edges. Refer to the specifications as shown.

Alignment

  1. If closed, open the sunroof panel sunshade.
    1. On both sides.
      Loosen the screws.
    1. Adjust the glass to the specifications given in the measurement steps.
  2. On both sides.
    Tighten the screws.
    Torque: 53 lb-in (6 N·m)
  3. Close the sunroof panel sunshade.

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