Sunroof Shade, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install In Reverse Order Of Removal And Note The Following:

-- Make sure that the side reinforcement is engaged in the frame guide tabs -1- and runs under the guide tab -2-.

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-- Remove the securing pin on the shaft just after installing in the frame.

-- With the tension bow installed, push the sun shade all the way to the rear and install the Roof Shade Control Module -J394-.

NOTE:

If The Axle In The Sun Shade Shaft Is Rolled Up, It Is Possible To Re-Establish The Pretension By Doing The Following.

Before The Sun Shade Can Be Pretensioned, First Make Sure That The Spring Is Evenly Removed Of Tension By Gently Tapping The Shaft.

-- Turn the axle of the rolled up sun shade -1- until it is possible to feel a slight resistance.

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-- Then turn the axle with the end piece -arrow- 12 turns while holding the shaft secure, and then use the locking pin -2- to secure it from unrolling.

-- Then the sun shade can be re-installed.