Frame and Drain Tube Replacement
Frame and Drain Tube Replacement1. Remove these items:
- Headliner
- Moonroof glass
2. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Disconnect the motor connector (A), open/close-tilt/close switch connector (B), and the drain tubes (C), and remove the moonroof relays (D).
3. Remove the interior harness (E) by detaching the harness clips (F).
4. With an assistant holding the frame (G), remove the bolts, starting at the rear, and release the rear hooks (H) by moving the frame forward, then remove the frame.
5. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the front door opening. Take care not to scratch the interior trim and body, or tear the seat covers.
6. To remove a front drain valve (A) from the body, remove the kick panel, left or right, 2-door, 4-door. Tie a string to the end of the drain tube, then pull the front drain tube (B) down out of the A-pillar.
7. To remove a rear drain valve (A) from the trunk compartment, remove these parts, 2-door, 4-door:
- Trunk floor mat and trunk floor
- Trunk rear trim panel
Pull back the trunk side trim panel and release the rear drain tube (B) from the clip (C), and pull the drain tube out through the hole in the pillar.
8. From inside: Release the rear drain tube (A) from the inside of the vehicle by releasing the clips (B). Remove the rear drain tube.
9. Install the frame and drain tube in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and drain valves using compressed air.
- 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 properly.
- When installing the rear drain tube to the body at the C-pillar, align the cushion of the tube to the hole in the body, and align the alignment mark of the tube to the clip of the upper portion.
- When connecting the drain tube, slide it over the frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.39 in).
- Install the tube clip (A) on the drain tube (B) as shown.
10. Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure spray.