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Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

  1. C1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TIGHTNESS 
    • With the roof opening panel in the CLOSED position, manually push up and fore/aft on the glass panel.
    • Is the roof opening panel glass loose? 
    1. YES  : ADJUST the roof opening panel. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Alignment . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : Go to  C2.
  2. C2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS 
    • Open the roof opening panel.
    • Check the roof opening panel tracks for obstructions and damage.
    • Are the roof opening panel tracks OK? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C3.
    2. NO  : REMOVE all the roof opening panel track obstructions and REPAIR the roof opening panel tracks. If the roof opening panel tracks cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. C3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL WATER TROUGH AND TROUGH GUIDES 
    • Check the roof opening panel water trough and trough guides for any loose obstructions.
    • Are the roof opening panel water trough and trough guides installed securely and free from obstructions? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C4.
    2. NO  : REMOVE all obstructions from the roof opening panel water trough guides and install securely. INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame if the water trough guides are damaged. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. C4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD (SUNSHADE) 
    • Check the roof opening panel shield for correct installation.
    • Is the roof opening panel shield installed correctly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C5.
    2. NO  : INSTALL the roof opening panel shield correctly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Shield . TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. C5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL AIR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    • Check the roof opening panel air deflector assembly for obstructions and damage.
    • Is the roof opening panel air deflector assembly OK? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C6.
    2. NO  : REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel air deflector assembly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. C6 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL LIFTER ASSEMBLIES 
    • Verify the roof opening panel lifter assemblies are free from obstructions and damage.
    • Are the roof opening panel lifter assemblies OK? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C7.
    2. NO  : REMOVE all obstructions from the roof opening panel lifter assemblies and REPAIR any damage. If the roof opening panel lifter assemblies cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. C7 CHECK ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME INSTALLATION 
    • Lower the headliner and check all roof opening fasteners for correct torque and verify correct installation of the roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Frame .
    • Is the roof opening panel correctly installed and tightened to specification? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C8.
    2. NO  : TIGHTEN the loose fasteners or REINSTALL the roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. C8 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME FOR RATTLES 
    • Check the roof opening panel frame assembly for any loose parts or for any condition that will cause rattles.
    • Is there a condition that will cause rattles? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a suitable sound damper material to correct the condition. If the rattle still persists, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation.
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