Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
The lower rails and urethane must be replaced if the moveable roof panel frame is removed to prevent water leakage.
IMPORTANT:
The urethane must be applied to the moveable roof panel frame in the correct location, and with the correct bead size to prevent water leakage.
IMPORTANT:
If corrosion of the pinch-weld flange is present or if sheet metal repairs or replacement are required, the pinch-weld flange must be refinished in order to restore the bonding area strength. If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area prior to applying the color coat in order to provide a clean primer only surface. Materials such as BASF DE15, Dupont 2610, Sherwin-Williams PSE 4600 and NP70, Martin-Semour 5120, PPG DP90LF, Spies/Hecker 3688/8590 3688/5150 4070/5090, and Standox 11158/13320 14653/14980 are approved for this application.
- Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the sheet metal flange.
- Install new lower rails to the moveable roof panel frame with the lower rail screws.
Tighten: Tighten the lower rail screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Shake the black #3 primer for at least 1 minute. Prime any nicks or scratches on the body flange.
- With the aid of an assistant, dry fit the roof module to the body, to assure proper fit.
- The urethane (2) should be applied to the inboard side of the lower rails (3), and must be touching the up-standing rib (1) of the moveable roof panel frame to prevent water leakage between the lower rail and the moveable roof panel frame.
- Apply a smooth and continuous bead of urethane (2) 10 mm (0.39 in) wide (B), and 14 mm (0.55 in) high (A) to the underside of the roof module. Ensure the urethane bead is touching the up-standing rib (1) along the inboard side of the lower rails.
- With the aid of an assistant, carefully install the moveable roof panel frame to the body. Be sure to align the locating pins (1) to the correct holes in the body before lowering the moveable roof panel frame onto the body flange (2).
- Install the bolts retaining the moveable roof frame to the body.
Tighten: Tighten the moveable roof frame bolts to 5.0 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the moveable roof motor/actuator. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Motor/Actuator Replacement .
- Install the moveable roof control module. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Control Module Replacement .
- Install the lock pillar upper tie bar trim panel. Refer to Trim Cover Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper Tie Bar - Cargo (Envoy XUV) in Interior Trim.
- Install the endgate weatherstrip to the end of the moveable roof frame. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Endgate in Body Rear End.
- Install the moveable roof panel assembly. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Assembly Replacement .
- Install the front and rear roof appliques. Refer to Applique Replacement - Roof Front and to Applique Replacement - Roof Rear in Exterior Trim.
- Perform a moveable roof panel learn cycle, by pressing and holding the roof switch in the forward position until the roof panel is fully opened, then pressing and holding the roof switch in the rearward position until the roof panel is fully closed.
- Inspect for proper operation of the moveable roof panel and endgate window.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Do not apply the black #3 primer to the existing bead of urethane adhesive on the pinch-weld flange. Apply the primer only to nicks, scratches or the primed surfaces.