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Sliding Resistance of the Glass Lid

SLIDING RESISTANCE OF THE GLASS LID

Check the sliding resistance of the roof glass lid by following the procedures below.





1. Remove the side garnish.
2. Loosen the nut at the front end of the roof glass lid installation, and then tie with a cord.
3. Remove the motor after opening the roof glass lid.





4. Using a spring scale, measure the sliding resistance of the roof glass lid.

Standard value: 120 N (26 lbs.) or less

5. If the sliding resistance of the roof glass lid exceeds the standard value, check for the following.

a. Check the installation condition of the sliding roof assembly, and check for deformation or clogging by foreign material.
b. Check for sticking of the drive cable.
c. Check for an offset position of the roof glass lid.

6. When installing the motor, install after first aligning the fully tilt closed condition of the sliding roof assembly and of the motor.