Repair Procedure
There are seven field fix methods covered in the following procedures. One or all of these Procedure methods may be used depending on the source of the noise being addressed on a particular vehicle.NOISE FROM MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR
Apply Grease to Connecting Rod of Moon Roof Rail.
Using a brush, apply Body Grease W (P/N 08887-02007) to connecting rod of moon roof rail as shown (both RH and LH).
Apply Grease to Clamp and Rod of Moon Roof Rail.
Using a brush, apply Body Grease W (P/N 08887-02007) to clamp and rod of moon roof rail (both RH and LH).
NOTE:
Please open and close the moon roof after applying grease so that the grease can penetrate the rod of the moon roof rail (both RH and LH).
Apply Grease to Drive Cable Pin.
Using a brush, apply Body Grease W (P/N 08887-02007) to the housing drive cable pin as shown in the shaded area.
1. Tilt moon roof up.
2. Remove moon roof side garnish.
3. Apply grease to the pin as shown in the shaded area in the illustration.
4. Reinstall moon roof side garnish.
NOTE:
Before reinstallation, refer to noise from moon roof guide rail garnish modification to side garnish.
Apply Grease to Drive Cable Lifter Pin.
Using a brush, apply Body Grease W (P/N 08887-02007) to the housing drive cable lifter pin surface as shown in the shaded area.
1. Tilt moon roof up.
2. Remove moon roof side garnish.
3. Apply grease to pin as shown in the shaded area in the illustration.
4. Reinstall moon roof side garnish.
NOTE:
Before reinstallation, refer to noise from moon roof guide rail garnish modification to side garnish.
Fit Felt to Moon Roof Deflector Housing.
Fit three pieces of felt to the moon roof deflector housing as shown.
NOTE:
Please remove the original felt before adding new pieces.
1. Fit a piece of felt 30 mm x 60 mm x 2-4 mm at the center of the moon roof deflector housing as shown in the illustration.
2. Fit felt 30 mm x 60 mm x 2-4 mm to the right and left corners at the front of the moon roof deflector housing 400 mm from the center of the deflector housing to the outer edge of the felt.
NOISE FROM MOON ROOF SUNSHADE
Fit Felt and Clear Tape to Moon Roof Center Reinforcement.
Fit a piece of clear tape (P/N 3M SJ6595) and felt (2 mm thick from Noise Kit, P/N 08231-00801) to the center moon roof reinforcement.
1. Remove the interior light.
A. For the interior light with rear seat audio system, refer to the 2003 4Runner Repair Manual, Volume 2 (Pub. No. RM1001U2), page 76-46.
B. For the interior light without rear seat audio system, disengage the 4 clips shown in the illustration.
2. Disconnect the four hook and loop fasteners located behind the sunshade that secure the roof headlining to the roof.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the headliner to complete this operation.
3. Measure and cut the tape and felt.
A. Cut clear tape (P/N 3M SJ6595) and felt (2 mm thick from Noise Kit, P/N 08231-00801) to the sizes shown in the illustration.
B. Remove release paper from tape.
NOTE:
Do not remove the release paper from the felt.
C. Superimpose the felt onto the tape, and make four slits as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
Slits allow for air evacuation.
4. Lift up sunshade trim, position the tape and felt to the center upper surface of the center moon roof reinforcement (black metal painted parts) which is located rearward of the sunshade trim handle. Attach the tape securely to the reinforcement as shown in the illustration.
5. Reconnect the four hook and loop fasteners located behind the sunshade that secure the roof headliner to the roof.
6. Reinstall the interior light.
NOISE FROM MOON ROOF GUIDE RAIL GARNISH
Fit Felt to the Moon Roof Guide Rail Garnish.
Fit three pieces of felt to the moon roof side garnish. (Total of 6 positions for both RH and LH.)
1. Remove moon roof side garnish.
2. Fit a piece of felt to the rear clip of the moon roof side garnish as shown in the illustration.
3. Fit a piece of felt to the front clip of the moon roof side garnish after removing the original felt.
4. Fit a piece of felt to the front side bottom of the moon roof garnish as shown in the illustration.
5. Reinstall the moon roof garnish.