Forced Drive

If the lid assembly - sunroof does not operate or the motor assembly is not supplied with power, move the lid assembly - sunroof using the hexagon wrench.

Preparation tool:

Hexagon wrench: width across flat 4 mm (0.16 in)

CAUTION: After a forced operation, make sure to perform an initialize operation. Refer to SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)>SUNROOF CONTROL SYSTEM>OPERATION>INITIALIZE OPERATION .

Remove the light assembly - map. (Models without EyeSight)
Refer to LIGHTING SYSTEM>SPOT MAP LIGHT>REMOVAL .
Remove the stereo camera cover assembly. (Models with EyeSight)
Refer to EYESIGHT>STEREO CAMERA>REMOVAL .
Insert the hexagon wrench securely until it touches the motor shaft end.

Turn the hexagon wrench, and move the lid assembly - sunroof.

Turning right, the lid assembly - sunroof opens.

Turning left, the lid assembly - sunroof closes.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the adjacent parts with the rod end when moving the lid assembly - sunroof with the hexagon wrench.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Install the light assembly - map. (Models without EyeSight)
Refer to LIGHTING SYSTEM>SPOT MAP LIGHT>INSTALLATION .
Install the stereo camera cover assembly. (Models with EyeSight)
Refer to EYESIGHT>STEREO CAMERA>INSTALLATION .