Pinpoint Test B: The Roof Opening Panel Leaks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

B1 VERIFY CUSTOMER OPERATION OF THE ROOF OPENING PANEL WHEN PARKED
- Make sure the customer is parking with the roof opening panel correctly in the closed position.
- Is the customer parking with the roof opening panel in the closed position?
Yes : GO to B2.

No : Instruct the customer to REFER to the owner's manual for correct operation of the roof opening panel.
B2 CHECK THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE ROOF OPENING PANEL
- Make sure the roof opening panel glass is centered and flush with the roof line.
- Is the roof opening panel adjusted correctly?
Yes : GO to B3.

No : ADJUST the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
B3 CHECK THE WEATHERSTRIP CONDITION
NOTE: The seal has a bonded joint located on the passenger side or rear edge. This not a defect.
- Make sure the roof opening panel seal is not cracked, torn or loose.
- Check the roof opening panel seal.
- Is the roof opening panel seal in good condition and free from damage?
Yes : GO to B4.

No : INSTALL a new roof opening panel seal. TEST the system for normal operation.
B4 CHECK THE WATER TROUGH CONDITION
- Check the water trough and guides for damage and/or correct attachment and function.
- Is the water trough OK?
Yes : GO to B5.

No : REPAIR the water trough or REPLACE as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
B5 CHECK THE DRAIN HOSES
NOTE: Drain hoses can be viewed with a flashlight by removing the headliner lace around the inside opening and gently pulling down on the headliner. (On some vehicles, new trim lace has been installed with Velcro style attachments.)
- Make sure the drain hoses are all connected and not cracked, slit, pinched or obstructed.
- Are all the drain hoses present and attached correctly?
Yes : GO to B6.

No : REPAIR or INSTALL a new drain hose(s). REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRONT DRAIN HOSE or ROOF OPENING PANEL REAR DRAIN HOSE in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
B6 CHECK THE DRAIN HOSES FOR CORRECT FLOW
NOTE: Drain hoses must flow downhill and cannot be pinched or restricted by headliner or any other trim components.
- With the panel open, slowly pour water into the water trough area and make sure that the same amount of water exits the vehicle at the bottom of the A and C pillars.
- Check drain hoses for obstructions by blowing compressed air through the drain spouts in the water trough area, the retest with water.
- Are the drain hoses operating correctly?
Yes : INSPECT other areas of the vehicle that may cause water to enter the roof area such as the windshield or luggage rack, if equipped. If no problem is found, GO to B7.

No : Lower the headliner and INSPECT the drain hoses for correct routing. REPAIR or INSTALL a new drain hose(s). REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRONT DRAIN HOSE or ROOF OPENING PANEL REAR DRAIN HOSE in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
B7 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME
- Check the roof opening panel frame for damage that may cause the roof opening panel seal to seat incorrectly.
- Is the roof opening panel frame OK?
Yes : INSTALL a new roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MODULE in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.

No : REPAIR the roof opening panel frame as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.