Sunroof - Sunroof Panel Replacement / Seal Repair/Installation

14-36prose procedure

Sunroof Panel Replacement

1
Open the sunroof.
2
Remove the rear stoppers by removing the attaching nuts.
3
Remove the front mounting bolts. Remove the sunroof panel from the rear slide bracket by sliding it forward by hand.
NOTE: Use extreme care to avoid damaging the body when removing the panel.
4
Install the sunroof panel in the reverse order of removal.

If a seal is leaking, or if it is to be replaced, proceed as follows.

1
Remove the sunroof panel, remove the sunroof liner, front slide bracket and deflector slider.
2
Remove the seal holder. Carefully peel the seal off the sunroof panel.
3
Clean the seal attaching surfaces with a clean cloth dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease or water from getting on the surface.
4
Fill the seal groove with adhesive. Coat the seal attaching surfaces of the sunroof panel with the same adhesive.
5
Fit the seal onto the sunroof panel evenly all the way around.
6
Wipe off excess adhesive with a clean cloth dampened with alcohol.
7
Allow the adhesive to cure for at least 4 hours after seal installation and before operating the sunroof.