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Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

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  1. C1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TIGHTNESS 
    • With the roof opening glass panel in the CLOSED position, manually push up and fore/aft on the glass panel.
    • Is the roof opening panel glass loose? 
  2. C2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS 
    • Open the roof opening panel.
    • Check the roof opening panel tracks for obstructions or foreign material and damage.
    • Are the roof opening panel tracks OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to C3.
    • No  : REMOVE all the roof opening panel track obstructions and REPAIR the roof opening panel tracks. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. C3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL WATER TROUGH AND REAR TROUGH GUIDES 
    • Check the roof opening panel water trough and rear trough guides for any obstructions.
    • Are the roof opening panel water trough and rear trough guides installed securely and free from obstructions? 
    • Yes  : GO to C4.
    • No  : REMOVE all obstructions from the roof opening panel water trough. SECURE the trough guides or INSTALL new roof opening panel rear trough guides if damaged. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL REAR TROUGH GUIDE . TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. C4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD (SUNSHADE) 
    • Check the roof opening panel shield (sunshade) for correct installation with all tabs in track channels and the guide feet intact.
    • Is the roof opening panel shield installed correctly? 
    • Yes  : GO to C5.
    • No  : INSTALL the roof opening panel shield (sunshade) 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, damage and incorrect attachments.
    • Is the roof opening panel air deflector assembly OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to C6.
    • No  : REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel air deflector assembly. REFER to AIR DEFLECTOR . 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? 
    • Yes  : GO to C7.
    • No  : REMOVE all obstructions from the roof opening panel lifter assemblies and REPAIR any damage. TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. C7 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME ATTACHMENTS 
    • Check for correct torque and installation of the roof opening panel frame.
    • Is the roof opening panel correctly installed and tightened to specification? 
    • Yes  : GO to C8.
    • No  : TIGHTEN or REINSTALL the roof opening panel frame. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. C8 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME TO HEADLINER FOR RATTLES 
    • Check roof opening panel frame to headliner for any interference condition that would induce a rattle.
    • 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 or headliner. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.
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