Pinpoint Test C : The Roof Opening Panel Rattles
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- C1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS 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 obstructions 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. - 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 loose 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 and INSTALL securely. SECURE the rear 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. - C4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD (SUNSHADE)
- Check the roof opening panel shield (sunshade) for correct installation with all 4 tabs in the track channels.
Is the roof opening panel shield installed correctly?
Yes GO to C5. No INSTALL the roof opening panel shield correctly. 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, 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. - 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 lifter assemblies cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation. - 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. - C8 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME TO HEADLINER FOR RATTLES
- Check the 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. 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.