Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

Roof Opening Panel

Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

Normal Operation

When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it is flush with the roof panel. Properly secure all components.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Roof rail assembly front tracks

- Roof rail assembly rear tracks

- Roof opening panel sliding glass

- Roof opening panel air deflector assembly

- Roof opening panel shade tracks

- Roof opening sliding glass panel motor

- Roof opening panel shade motor

- Roof opening sliding glass panel motor block and drive tube assembly

- Roof opening panel shade motor block and drive tube assembly

- Roof opening panel frame

- Roof opening panel rear trim ring

- Roof opening panel motor wiring harness

- Overhead console

- Headliner

PINPOINT TEST C : THE ROOF OPENING PANEL RATTLES

C1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING SLIDING GLASS PANEL TIGHTNESS

- Open the roof opening sliding glass panel.

- Manually push up and fore/aft on the roof opening sliding glass panel.

Is the roof opening sliding glass panel loose?

Yes
TIGHTEN the roof opening sliding glass panel fasteners. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding . TEST the system for normal operation. If the glass panel still has movement after tightening the roof opening sliding glass panel screws, the guide shoes for the rail assembly slides and/or roof rail assembly front tracks may be damaged. REPAIR or INSTALL a new the rail assembly slides and/or roof rail assembly front tracks as necessary. REFER to Rail Assembly - Roof, Rear Track and Rail Assembly - Roof, Front Track .

No
GO to C2.

C2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL REAR TRIM RING

- Verify the roof opening panel rear trim ring is not damaged and is securely fastened.

Is the roof opening panel rear trim ring OK?

Yes
GO to C3.

No
REINSTALL the roof opening panel rear trim ring or INSTALL a new roof opening panel rear trim ring. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View or Roof Opening Panel Trim - Fixed Glass, Interior . TEST the system for normal operation.

C3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS

- Verify the the roof rail assembly front tracks, shade tracks and the roof rail assembly rear tracks are not damaged and are securely fastened.

Are the roof opening panel tracks OK?

Yes
GO to C4.

No
REPAIR or TIGHTEN the roof opening panel track that is affected. If the roof opening panel track cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel track. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View , Rail Assembly - Roof, Front Track , Rail Assembly Slider ,
Rail Assembly - Roof, Rear Track or Roof Opening Panel Shade Track and Mechanism . TEST the system for normal operation.

C4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SUNSHADES

- Check the roof opening panel sunshades for correct installation or damage.

Are the roof opening panel sunshades OK?

Yes
GO to C5.

No
REINSTALL the roof opening panel shade or INSTALL a new roof opening panel shade. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly . TEST the system for normal operation.

C5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL AIR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

- Check the roof opening panel air deflector assembly for correct installation or damage.

Is the roof opening panel air deflector assembly OK?

Yes
GO to C6.

No
REINSTALL the roof opening panel air deflector assembly or INSTALL a new roof opening panel air deflector assembly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Air Deflector . TEST the system for normal operation.

C6 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING SLIDING GLASS PANEL AND SHADE MOTORS

- Check the roof opening sliding glass panel and shade motors for correct installation or damage.

Are the roof opening sliding glass panel and shade motors OK?

Yes
GO to C7.

No
REINSTALL the roof opening sliding glass panel and/or shade motors. TIGHTEN to the correct torque specification. If the roof opening sliding glass panel motor or shade motor is still loose or damaged, INSTALL a new roof opening sliding glass panel motor or shade motor. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View , Roof Opening Panel Motor - Sliding Front Panel or Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shade . TEST the system for normal operation.

C7 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING SLIDING GLASS PANEL AND SHADE MOTOR BLOCK AND DRIVE TUBE ASSEMBLIES

- Check the roof opening sliding glass panel motor and shade motor block and drive tube assemblies for correct installation or damage.

Are the roof opening sliding glass panel and shade motor block and drive tube assemblies OK?

Yes
GO to C8.

No
REINSTALL the roof opening sliding glass panel or shade motor block and drive tube assembly. TIGHTEN to the correct torque specification. If the roof opening sliding glass panel or shade motor block and drive tube assembly is damaged,
INSTALL a roof opening sliding glass panel or shade motor block and drive tube assembly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View , Roof Opening Panel Motor Block and Drive Tube Assembly - Sliding Front Panel or Roof Opening Panel Motor Block and Drive Tube Assembly - Shade . TEST the system for normal operation.

C8 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR RATTLES

- Check the roof opening panel assembly for any loose parts or for any condition that will cause rattles.

Are there any conditions that cause rattles?

Yes
CHECK for correct routing of the roof opening panel motor wiring harness. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Motor Wiring Harness . If the roof opening panel motor wiring harness is OK, INSTALL a suitable sound damper material to correct the condition. If the rattle still persists, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation.

No
INSPECT other areas of the vehicle that may cause rattles in the roof area, such as the headliner, roof opening panel motor wiring harness, overhead console, rear wiper hose to headliner or rear dome light. REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.