Roof Opening Panel Trim - Side
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 - SIDE
Special Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
Material:
Material
Removal
1. Remove the ditch mouldings and clip strip.
2. Remove the end cap.
3. NOTE: If installing a new roof opening panel side trim panel, the trim panel seal is supplied with the new trim panel.
Remove the roof opening panel side trim seal.
4. CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body or glass panel seals.
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.
- Distance the side trim panel from the roof module as needed.
- Position the sliding glass panel as required for necessary access.
Refer to the adhesive path illustration and begin cutting at the rear corner of the side trim panel and work forward through all urethane and rubber net pads.
5. Rotate the rear of the side trim panel upward to unlatch from the front trim assembly. Remove the side trim panel.
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 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.
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. Refer to the Materials Chart in this procedure.
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. NOTE: Position side trim panel to best overall appearance.
Insert the front of the trim panel into the front trim seal then rotate the rear of the side trim panel down to engage. Apply the side trim panel assembly to the roof module.
6. Install the end cap.
7. Work the glass panel down using only vertical pressure.
8. Install the ditch mouldings and clip strip.