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Sliding Roof System: Adjustment

  1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GARNISHES 

    Before making adjustments, remove the left and right sliding roof garnishes.

    HINT:

    After adjustment, reinstall the sliding roof garnishes.

    Fig 1: Removing Sliding Roof Garnishes
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  2. ADJUST LEVEL DIFFERENCE 

    Using a torx driver, adjust the level difference by tightening or loosening the bolts.

    Clearance: 0 +/- 2.0 mm (0 +/- 0.079 in.) 

    Fig 2: Adjusting Level Difference
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  3. ADJUST FORWARD OR REARWARD 
    1. Adjust by loosening the sliding roof installation nuts, and move the sliding roof bracket forward and backward.
      Fig 3: Adjusting Sliding Roof Bracket Forward & Back Ward
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    2. When the front or rear alignment is not correct, remove the glass and adjust the drive rail.
    3. Using a screwdriver, slide the link forward or backward to align the 2 marks as shown in Fig 4.
    4. Slide the bracket to the forefront with your hand.
      Fig 4: Sliding Link Forward Or Backward To Align Marks
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  4. ADJUST RIGHT OR LEFT 

    Adjust by loosening the sliding roof rear shoe installation nuts, and move the sliding roof to the right and left.

    Fig 5: Moving Sliding Roof To Right & Left
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  5. ADJUST CLEARANCE 

    (Difference in left and right clearance) 

    Fig 6: Adjusting Difference In Left & Right Clearance
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    Adjust by loosening the sliding roof installation nuts and readjust the sliding roof to the proper position.

    Fig 7: Readjusting Sliding Roof To Proper Position
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