Removal and Installation

NOTE: The roof opening panel must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel, including: whenever the roof opening panel has been removed from the roof opening panel assembly, a new roof opening panel motor/module has been installed, or when a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION .

Remove the roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL .
Remove the two trough guide retaining screws.

Fig 1: Removing Two Trough Guide Retaining Screws
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Remove the trough from the trough guide assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Trough From Trough Guide Assembly
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Disconnect the trough guide rods from the lifter arm assemblies.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Trough Guide Rods From Lifter Arm Assemblies
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Slide the trough guide back to the slot (approximately 15 mm (0.6 in)) cut in track

Fig 4: Sliding Trough Guide Back To Slot Cut In Track
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Carefully twist trough guide through the slot in the track to remove.

Fig 5: Twisting Trough Guide Through Slot In Track
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Inspect the trough guide assembly for damage. If damage is found, inspect the track for broken pieces and remove them.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Adjust roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT - HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT and ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT - HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT .