Sunroof / Moonroof Frame: Service and Repair

Moonroof Frame and Drain Tube Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the interior trim or the body, or tear the seat covers.

1. Remove these items:

- Headliner Service and Repair
- Moonroof glass Service and Repair

2. Disconnect the motor connector (A).






3. Disconnect the drain tubes (A).





4. Remove the roof wire harness (B) by detaching the harness clips (C), and removing the cushion tapes (D).

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





6. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the tailgate opening.

Front drain tube

7. Remove these items:

- Kick panels, both sides Service and Repair
- Driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Passenger's dashboard undercover Passenger's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation





8. Pull out the front drain valve (A) from the body hole. Tie a string to the top end of the drain tube (B), then pull down the drain tube out of the A-pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.

Rear drain tube

9. Remove these items:

- Rear side trim panels, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area
- Quarter pillar glass trims, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas

10. Pull out the rear drain valve (A) from the body hole. Tie a string to the top end of the rear drain tube (B), then pull down the drain tube out of the pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.





11. Detach the clips (C) with a clip remover, then remove the rear drain tube.

12. 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.
- To install a new drain tube, tie the string that was left in the pillar to the top end of the 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 connector is plugged in properly.
- When connecting the drain tube, slide them 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, do the moonroof control unit resetting procedure Programming and Relearning.
- Do the glass position adjustment procedure Adjustments.





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