Canada - Body - Moonroof Rubbing Noises

Bulletin
TSB2039R

Issue Date
June 30, 2004

Title
MOONROOF (SLIDING ROOF) RUBBING/SHUDDERING NOISE

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'04 Solara

MARKET
Canada

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
February 07, 2005: Step 3 was added to the "Disassembly Procedure".
All previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

Some customers may complain of a "rubbing" or a "shuddering" type noise when tilting the moonroof glass up or down. The moonroof (sliding roof) panel 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:

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE:





1. Remove RH and LH Moonroof Garnish.
Refer to ETAS 2004 model year Solara Repair Manual:
Section: Sliding Roof/Convertible;
Subsection: Sliding Roof (coupe); Replacement

a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw "A" and 4 claws "B."

NOTE:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Remove the side garnish.

2. Remove Moonroof Glass Sub-assembly.
a. Using a torx driver (T25), remove the 4 screws and roof glass.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.

3. Cycle moon roof with the glass removed. If the noise is gone, replace the moon roof glass with a new service part. If the noise is still present, do not replace the moon roof glass. The source of the noise is the frame and/or cable assembly. Refer to ETAS, 2004 model year Solara Repair Manual: Sliding Roof: Sliding Roof/Convertible: Sliding Roof (coupe): Replacement.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Install Moonroof Glass Sub-assembly.
Refer to ETAS 2004 model year Solara Repair Manual:
Section: Sliding Roof/Convertible;
Subsection: Sliding Roof (coupe); Replacement

a. Using a torx wrench (T25), tighten the 4 screws.
Torque: 4.5 N-m (45 Kgf-cm, 40 in.-lbf)





2. Adjust Moonroof Glass Sub-assembly.
a. 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 +/-- 1.4 mm (0 +/-- 0.055 in.)

3. Check for Water Leaks.
a. After adjusting moonroof, check for leaks with water. If moonroof leaks, readjust the moonroof.

4. Reinstall LH and RH Moonroof Side Garnish.

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.