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Roof Opening Panel Alignment

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Adjustment 

NOTE: The front sliding glass panel initialization procedure must be done when repairs are carried out on the roof opening panel system, including: any time the roof opening panel motor has been removed, the roof opening panel glass has been removed or adjusted, or if the roof opening panel frame has been removed.
  1. Fully close the roof opening panel.
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  2. Measure the front and rear of the roof opening panel glass to roof clearances as shown.
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  3. If adjustment is needed, fully open the roof opening panel shield.
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  4. Remove the roof opening panel blinds. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Blind .
  5. Adjust the roof opening panel glass.

    1. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

      On both sides, loosen the retainers to adjust the roof opening panel glass.

      Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

    2. Adjust the roof opening panel glass as necessary.

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  6. Install the roof opening panel blinds. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Blind .
  7. If any adjustment was made, initialize the roof opening panel glass. Refer to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization .