Roof Opening Panel Module: Installation

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NOTE: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.

NOTE: Avoid scratching the painted surfaces. For minor scratches or exposed metal, see the manufacturer's recommendations.

Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving no more than 1 mm (0.03 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive along the roof opening module body mounting surface.

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Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the vehicle body roof opening panel module flanges.
Make sure the locator pin holes are cleared of any foreign material which would affect installation of the new roof opening panel module.
NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand of cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. Incompatible products can result in seal failure. Refer to the Materials Chart in this procedure.

Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to the specification.

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NOTE: Use either the Air Caulking Gun or a high ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.

Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead, making sure there are no gaps in the bead.

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Install the roof opening panel module assembly in the following sequence.
1. NOTE: Make sure the roof opening panel module assembly does not come into contact with the urethane adhesive bead.
  
  With the aid of assistants, hold the roof opening panel module assembly approximately 50.8 mm (2 in) over the body structure.
2. Line up the locator pin to the front hole and rear guide pin to the rear hole.
3. NOTE: Make sure the windshield moulding does not get pinched under the roof opening panel module assembly.
  
  NOTE: Make sure the roof opening panel module is lowered straight down and does not shift.
  
  Carefully lower the roof opening panel module assembly into position on the body.
NOTE: When installing urethane adhesive-installed parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. Adequate cure time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane adhesive product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the roof opening panel module assembly.

Firmly apply downward pressure to the entire sealing edges of the roof opening panel module assembly to make sure it is seated correctly.
Install the air deflector assembly. For additional information, refer to Air Deflector .
NOTE: Do not install the headliner at this time.

If installing a new roof opening panel module assembly, install the front and rear shade assemblies but do not carry out the roof opening panel motor initialization at this time. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shade .
Manually move the sliding front glass mechanisms forward until they are flush against the track hard-stops.
Carefully move the front and rear shades rearward to the fully OPEN position by pushing at the edges closest to the tracks.
NOTE: Do not install the headliner at this time.

Install the roof opening panel shade motor but do not carry out the roof opening panel motor initialization at this time. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shade .
NOTE: Do not install the headliner at this time.

Install the roof opening panel sliding glass motor but do not carry out the roof opening panel motor initialization at this time. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor - Sliding Front Panel .
Install the roof opening panel module ground strap to body bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
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Connect the roof opening panel electrical harness connector.
Install the headliner. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
With the roof opening sliding glass panel still removed, initialize the roof opening panel motor(s). For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization .
NOTE: Press the roof opening panel control switch to move the mechanisms rearward to allow installation of the sliding glass panel.

NOTE: It will be necessary to carry out the initialization procedure again after the glass panel is installed.

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