Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles
- 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?
- Yes : ALIGN the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to C2 .
- C2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS
- Open the roof opening panel.
- Check the roof opening panel tracks for debris 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. If the roof opening panel tracks cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.
- 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?
- Yes : GO to C4 .
- 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 TROUGH ASSEMBLY and ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.
- 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?
- Yes : GO to C5 .
- No : INSTALL the roof opening panel shield correctly. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD . TEST the system for normal operation.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- 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?
- Yes : GO to C8 .
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- No : INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME . TEST the system for normal operation.