Moonroof Frame and Drain Tube Replacement

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:

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

1. Remove these items:

- Headliner Service and Repair
- Moonroof glass Service and Repair

2. Remove the bolts, then remove the ceiling vent brackets (A) from both sides.






3. Disconnect the motor connector (A).






4. Disconnect the front drain tubes (A) and rear drain tubes (B).





5. Remove the roof wire harness (C) by detaching the harness clips (D).

6. If necessary, remove the bolts (A), and remove the rear entertainment system bracket (B).





7. With an assistant holding the frame (C), remove the bolts (D), starting at the rear, and release the rear hooks (E) by moving the frame forward.

8. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the front door opening.

9. Front drain tubes: Remove the driver's kick panel or passenger's kick panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area.

10. Front drain tubes: Release the front drain valve (A) from the body. Tie a string to the top end of the drain tube (B), then pull down the front drain tube out of the A-pillar. The string will later be used to install the drain tube. The driver's side is shown; the passenger's side is similar.






11. Rear drain tubes: Remove the left side rear side trim panel or right side rear side trim panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area.

12. Rear drain tubes: Release the drain valve (A) from the body. Detach the clips, then remove the rear drain tube (B) from the body.

Left side





Right side





13. Install the frame and the drain tubes in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and the drain valves with compressed air.
- To install a new drain tube, tie the string that was left in the A-pillar to the top end of the new 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 connectors are plugged in properly.
- When connecting the drain tubes, slide them over the frame nozzles at least 10 mm (0.39 in).
- Install the tube clips (A) on the drain tubes (B) as shown.
- When connecting the passenger's side rear drain tube, make sure the tube clips do not rub against the rear A/C lines.





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