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:

- Take care not to scratch the interior trim, the body, or tear the seat covers.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the Headliner. Service and Repair

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

3. Detach the harness clip (C).






4. 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.

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






Front Drain Tube

6. Remove these items:
- Dashboard/steering hanger beam Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/Installation

- Passenger's side: EPS control unit Service and Repair

7. Detach the clips (A) securing the front drain tube (B). Passenger's side: Remove the drain tube from the tube clip (C). Remove the front drain valve (D) from the body. The passenger's side is shown; the driver's side is similar.






Rear Drain Tube

8. Remove these items from the trunk compartment. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area
- Trunk floor

- Trunk rear trim panel

- Trunk side trim panel

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











10. 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 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 them 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.

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