Roof Opening Panel Idler Track and Mechanism

Roof Opening Panel Idler Track and Mechanism

Removal

NOTE: If required, there is a special service replacement fastener available if a screw hole becomes stripped during installation. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View.

1. Remove the roof opening panel sliding glass. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding.

2. Remove the roof opening panel side trim. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Trim - Side Roof Opening Panel Trim - Side.

3. If installing a new roof opening panel idler track, carefully slide the idler link forward and out of the track.





4. NOTICE: Carefully mark the location of the idler track in 3 places before removing any fasteners. The new idler track must be installed in exactly the same position.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Remove the 6 rear idler track-to-housing screws.





5. NOTE: The center rear idler track-to-housing screws will be captured inside the track rail. In some cases, it may be necessary to lift rails to completely remove screws from roof threads to allow idler track removal.

Completely loosen the 2 center rear idler track-to-housing screws.





6. Slide track rearward to disengage front clip and remove assembly.

7. Remove the 2 center rear idler track-to-housing screws from the idler track.

Installation

1. Install the 2 center rear idler track-to-housing screws into the roof opening module by hand. Make sure they are seated all the way.

2. If slots are not already present in the idler track, the idler track will need to be modified prior to installation. Using a small die grinder or equivalent, cut 2 clearance slots on the inside edge of the idler track to the specification shown.





3. Position the idler track into the roof module. The slots will allow clearance of the 2 center rear idler track-to-housing screws.

4. Loosen the 2 center rear idler track-to-housing screws as necessary to allow the idler track to slide forward to engage the front clip.
- Align the idler track to the alignment marks made previously.

5. Install the remaining 6 rear idler track-to-housing screws and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).





6. Tighten the 2 center rear idler track-to-housing screws to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).





7. If installing a new roof opening panel idler track, install the link into the idler track. Make sure the idler mechanism guide shoes are installed in the track and aligned correctly during installation.

8. Install the roof opening panel sliding glass. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding.

9. Test the operation of the roof opening panel. If roof opening panel glass appears to bind or move slowly, remove the roof opening panel sliding glass and repeat Steps 4 through 8.

10. Install the roof opening panel side trim panel. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Trim - Side Roof Opening Panel Trim - Side.