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Roof Opening Panel Alignment

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  1. Remove sliding roof trim panel for access.
  2. Turn ignition switch to position II.
  3. Fully close sliding roof.
  4. Turn ignition switch to position O and remove key.
  5. Slacken sliding panel to frame securing bolts.
    Fig 1: Slackening Sliding Panel To Frame Securing Bolts
    G03177504Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Ensuring that seal is not compressed, press sliding panel forward.
  7. Align sliding panel with roof contour.
    • Adjust front edge of panel to align with roof contour within -1 +0 mm.
    • Adjust rear edge of panel to align with roof contour within -0 +1 mm.
      Fig 2: Aligning Sliding Panel With Roof Contour
      G03177505Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Ensuring that roof panel setting is not disturbed, tighten the outer four sliding panel to frame securing bolts.
    Fig 3: Tightening Outer Four Sliding Panel To Frame Securing Bolts
    G03177506Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. Insert key and turn ignition switch to II.
  10. Check for satisfactory fit and operation by opening and closing roof panel and re-adjust as necessary.
  11. Turn ignition switch to position O.
  12. Tighten all sliding panel to frame securing screws
  13. Fit trim panel.
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