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.

1. Remove these items:

- Headliner Service and Repair
- Moonroof glass Service and Repair
- With rear entertainment system: Rear controller and screen Service and Repair

2. Disconnect the drain tubes (A).






3. With an assistant holding the frame (A), remove the bolts (B, C), then remove the frame.






Front drain tubes

4. Remove these items:

- Front door sill trim
- Kick panel
- Glove Box Service and Repair
- Passenger's dashboard undercover Passenger's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation.

5. Remove the front drain valve (A) from the body and tie a string to the top end of the drain tube, then pull the front drain tube (B) down out of the A-pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.






Rear drain tubes

6. Remove these items:

- Rear side trim panel
- C-pillar trim
- Headliner Service and Repair

7. Detach the rear drain tube (A) from the moonroof frame and pull the rear drain valve (B) out of the body.Detach the clips holding the drain tube to the body, and remove the drain tube.






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

- Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and drain valves using compressed air.
- When installing a front 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.
- Make sure the rear drain tubes are routed correctly,and the retaining clips are installed securely.
- Check the frame seal.
- Clean the surface of the frame.
- When connecting the drain tube, slide it over the frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.39 in).
- Install the tube clips (A) on the drain tubes (B) as shown.
- Do the glass position adjustment procedure Adjustments.
- After all parts are installed, including the headliner, reset the moonroof control unit Programming and Relearning.





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