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Glass Position Adjustment

The roof panel (A) should be even with the glass weatherstrip (B), to within 2+0.5/-1 mm (0.08+0.02/-0.04 in.) at the center of the glass opening. If not, make the following adjustment:

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Panel & Glass Weatherstrip
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  1. Remove the skylight.
  2. For front height: On both glass brackets (A), using a TORX T30 bit, loosen the bolts (B), and install a shims (C) between the glass frame (D) and glass bracket.

    Shim: Thickness 2 mm (0.08 in.) max. A. 

    Fig 2: Shims Between Glass Frame & Glass Bracket With Torque Specifications
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  3. For rear height: On the glass latch (A), loosen the nuts (B), and install a shim (C) between the glass frame (D) and glass latch.

    Shim: Thickness 1 mm (0.04 in.) max. 

    Fig 3: Shim Between Glass Frame & Glass Latch With Torque Specifications
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  4. Install the skylight.
  5. Check that the latch handle works smoothly.
  6. Lock the skylight securely, and recheck the glass position alignment, and check for water leaks.