Roof Opening Panel Frame

Roof Opening Panel Frame

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel, including: whenever the roof opening panel motor has been removed from the roof opening panel assembly, a new roof opening panel motor has been installed or when a new roof opening panel frame has been installed. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization Programming and Relearning.

1. Remove the roof opening panel shield. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Shield Roof Opening Panel Shield.

2. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect the roof opening panel motor electrical connector.
- Separate the pushpin retainer from the frame.

4. NOTE: Make sure the drain hoses are not kinked during installation.

Disconnect the 2 roof opening panel front drain hoses from the frame.

5. NOTE: Make sure the drain hoses are not kinked during installation.

Disconnect the 2 roof opening panel rear drain hoses from the frame.

6. Remove the 8 roof opening panel frame-to-B-pillar bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

7. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the roof opening panel frame, be sure to support the frame when removing the mounting bolts.

Remove the 3 front roof opening panel frame mounting bolts.

- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

8. Remove the roof opening panel frame.

9. NOTE: If installing a new roof opening panel frame, transfer parts as necessary from the existing roof opening panel assembly.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Align the roof opening panel. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Adjustments.

- Initialize the roof opening panel motor. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization Programming and Relearning.