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Sunroof - Closing Fit / Closing Force Check

14-35prose procedure

Closing Fit

If the fit of the sunroof seal is too tight at the front seal when the sunroof is closed, or too tight at the rear seal when it is pulled down into the closed position, proceed as follows:
  1. 1
    Open the sunroof fully.
    Rear view of the roof showing the sunroof panel opening with arrows around all four edges indicating the front-seal and rear-seal fit check.
  2. 2
    Loosen the front rail stopper nuts.
    Detail of the sunroof front rail stopper area showing the retaining nut, front rail stopper and guide rail, with position markers 1 and 2 indicating adjustment directions.
  3. 3
    Slide the stoppers forward or backward until the sunroof closes snugly.
    NOTE: Slide the right and left stoppers equally.

Closing Force Check

  1. 1
    After installing all removed parts, have a helper hold the switch to close the sunroof while you measure force required to stop it. Attach spring scale as shown. Read force as soon as sunroof stops moving, then immediately release the switch and spring scale.
    CAUTION: When using the spring scale, protect the leading edge of the sunroof with a shop towel.
    Closing Force: 196-245 N (20-30 kg, 44-66 lb)
    View of a person using a spring scale attached to the leading edge of the sunroof to measure closing force, with an inset detail of the sunroof control switch.
  2. 2
    If force is not within specification, adjust by turning sunroof motor clutch adjusting nut.
    Detail of the sunroof motor clutch showing the lockwasher and adjusting nut, with rotation arrows: turn clockwise to increase force, turn counterclockwise to decrease force.
  3. 3
    After adjusting, install a new lockwasher and bend it flat against the adjusting nut.
    Cross-section detail of the clutch, lockwasher and adjusting nut showing the new lockwasher bent flat against the adjusting nut.
Closing Force
196-245 N (20-30 kg, 44-66 lb)

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