Canada - Body - Moonroof Groaning/Grinding Noise

Bulletin
TSB2153

Issue Date
April 26, 2005

Market
Canada


Title
MOONROOF GRINDING/GROANING NOISE

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'04 Solara

INTRODUCTION:

Some customers may experience a grinding/groaning noise from the moon roof (sliding roof) when tilting or opening the glass assembly. The drive cable sub-assembly has been modified to improve this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 model year Solara vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.






PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURES:

Replace Moonroof Drive Cables.

NOTE:
Refer to the ETAS: 2004 model year Solara Repair Manual: Exterior/Interior Trim: Roof Headlining Assembly: Replacement (Solara).







1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove roof headlining assembly.
3. Remove RH/LH sliding roof side garnishes. Disengage the claw (A) and 4 claws (B).
4. Remove sliding roof glass sub-assembly using a torx driver (T25). Remove the 4 screws and roof glass.







5. Remove sliding roof gear sub-assembly.
A. Remove the nut.
B. Disengage the claw and remove the bracket.
C. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.

6. Disconnect sliding roof drain hoses.







7. Remove sliding roof housing sub-assembly. Remove the 4 bolts, 7 nuts, and sliding roof housing.
8. Remove sunshade trim sub-assembly.
9. Remove sliding roof drip channel (rear).
10. Remove sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly.







A. Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers for both RH and LH track assemblies.







B. Slide both RH and LH drive cables backward and remove them from the housing.







11. Install new sliding roof drive cable LH using a taped screwdriver. Install the drive cable by sliding it forward.
12. Install new sliding roof drive cable RH using a taped screwdriver. Install the drive cable by sliding it forward.







13. Install the roof drip channel (rear) as shown in the illustration.







14. Adjust fully closed position by moving the sliding roof drive cable to align the matchmarks.
15. Install sliding roof gear sub-assembly (1 nut and 2 bolts).
Torque: 5.5 N-m (55 kgf-cm, 49 in.-lbf)

16. Install sliding roof housing sub-assembly using the 7 nuts and 4 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 N-m (55 kgf-cm, 49 in.-lbf)

17. Install sliding roof glass sub-assembly using a torx wrench (T25). Tighten the 4 screws.
Torque: 4.5 N-m (45 kgf-cm, 40 in.-lbf)







18. Adjust sliding roof glass sub-assembly. Check for clearance between the roof glass and roof panel. Using a torx wrench (T25), loosen the 4 screws and adjust the sliding roof panel position.

Difference: 0 +/-- mm (0 +/-- 0.055 in.)

NOTE:
The clearance between the roof glass and roof panel should be even around the perimeter of the glass.

19. Check for water leaks and adjust moon roof glass assembly as necessary.
20. Reinstall headliner.
21. Initialize the sliding roof motor. If the battery was disconnected, refer to TSB1272, "Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) Information" for additional initialization procedures.







A. Turn ignition switch to the "ON" position.
B. Push and hold the moon roof switch to the "TILT-UP" side until the moon roof tilts all the way up and then tilts down slightly (approximately 10 mm at rear of glass).
C. Check for proper operation of the "One-touch slide open and close" and "One-touch tilt up and down" functions by pushing the switch briefly to the "SLIDE OPEN" and "TILT UP" positions.

NOTE:
Jam protection function becomes effective through the above initialization procedure.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.