Roof Opening Panel Trim - Front
ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEWExterior Trim, Seals, Fixed Glass And End Caps:
Air Deflector Assembly:
Sliding Glass, Blinds And Primary Seal:
Idler Track And Mechanism:
Front And Rear Sunshade Assembly:
Rear Trim Ring Assembly:
Roof Opening Panel Motor(s) And Electrical:
Motor Block And Drive Tube Assembly:
Guide Tracks And Mechanisms:
Front Guide Track Mechanism:
ROOF OPENING PANEL TRIM - FRONT
Special Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
Material:
Material
Removal
1. Position the roof opening sliding glass panel to the fully OPEN position.
2. Remove the antenna.
3. NOTE: A new roof opening panel front trim seal is supplied with the new front trim panel.
Remove the roof opening panel front trim seal.
4. CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body, trim panels or windshield moulding.
NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting the urethane adhesive. Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the roof module.
Refer to the adhesive path illustration and begin cutting at the center of the front trim panel and work through towards the opposite corners.
5. Rotate the trim panel up and forward to clear the side trim panel. Cut off or bend the 2 steel alignment tabs if necessary.
6. Remove the front trim panel assembly and discard.
Installation
CAUTION: When installing urethane-installed parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. Adequate cure time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the trim panel.
NOTE: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.
1. NOTE: Avoid scratching the painted surfaces. For minor scratches or exposed metal, see the manufacturer's recommendations.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive and pads leaving no more than 0.5 mm (0.01 in) base of original equipment urethane along the roof opening module surface.
2. NOTE: Make sure the water channel is free from any foreign material.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the roof opening panel module. Clean residual adhesive tape from the housing using a suitable cleaner.
3. CAUTION: Be sure to use the same brand of cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer.
Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to the specification.
4. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead. Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
5. CAUTION: Make sure the windshield moulding does not get pinched under the front trim panel. The windshield moulding should be pulled over the top of the leading edge of the trim panel during installation.
NOTE: Position front trim panel to best overall appearance.
Apply the front trim panel assembly to the roof module. Work the trim panel down using only vertical pressure.
6. Install the antenna.