The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

C1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL WEATHERSTRIP
- NOTE: Make sure the weatherstrip is secured to the glass, not cut, cracked, pinched, loose or obstructed in closed, vent and open positions.
  
  Check the roof opening panel weatherstrip.
Is the roof opening panel weatherstrip OK?
- Yes : GO to C2
- No : INSTALL a new roof opening panel weatherstrip.
C2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TIGHTNESS
- Manually push up and fore/aft.
Is the roof opening panel loose?
- Yes : ALIGN the roof opening panel.
  REFER to: ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT .
- No : GO to C3
C3 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?
- Yes : GO to C4
- 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 FRAME .
C4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TROUGH AND TROUGH GUIDES
- Check the roof opening panel trough and trough guides for any looseness or obstructions.
Are the roof opening panel trough and trough guides installed securely and free from obstructions?
- Yes : GO to C5
- No : REMOVE all obstructions from the roof opening panel trough guides and INSTALL securely. INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame if the trough guides are damaged.
  REFER to: ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME .
C5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD (SUNSHADE)
- Check the roof opening panel shield for correct installation.
Is the roof opening panel shield installed correctly?
- Yes : GO to C6
- No : INSTALL the roof opening panel shield correctly.
  REFER to: ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD .
C6 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?
- Yes : GO to C7
- No : REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel air deflector.
  REFER to: AIR DEFLECTOR .
C7 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS
- VERIFY the roof opening panel glass is free from obstructions and damage, and is securely fastened.
Is the roof opening panel glass OK?
- Yes : GO to C8
- No : REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel glass.
  REFER to: ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS .
C8 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?
- Yes : GO to C9
- 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 FRAME .
C9 CHECK ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME INSTALLATION
- Check all roof opening fasteners for correct torque and verify correct installation of the roof opening panel frame.
  REFER to: ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME .
Is the roof opening panel correctly installed and tightened to specification?
- Yes : GO to C10
- No : TIGHTEN the loose fasteners or REINSTALL the roof opening panel frame.
  REFER to: ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME .
C10 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?
- 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 FRAME .
- No : INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame.
  REFER to: ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME .