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Pinpoint Test D : The Roof Opening Panel Leaks

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  1. D1 VERIFY CUSTOMER OPERATION OF THE ROOF OPENING PANEL WHEN PARKED

    • Make sure the customer is parking with the roof opening panel correctly in the closed position.

    Is the customer parking with the roof opening panel in the closed position? 

    Yes  GO to  D2
    No  Instruct the customer to REFER to the Owner's Literature for correct operation of the roof opening panel.

  2. D2 CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE ROOF OPENING PANEL

    • Make sure the roof opening panel glass is centered and flush with the roof line.

    Is the roof opening panel aligned correctly? 

    Yes  GO to  D3
    No  ALIGN the roof opening panel. REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment .

  3. D3 CHECK THE WEATHERSTRIP CONDITION

    NOTE: The seal has a bonded joint located on the passenger side or rear edge. This is not a defect.

    • Make sure the roof opening panel seal is not cracked, torn or loose.

    • Check the roof opening panel seal.

    Is the roof opening panel seal in good condition and free from damage? 

    Yes  GO to  D4
    No  INSTALL a new roof opening panel seal.

  4. D4 CHECK THE WATER TROUGH CONDITION

    • Check the roof opening panel rear trough for damage. Check the water trough and guides for damage and/or correct attachment and function.

    Is the water trough OK? 

    Yes  GO to  D5
    No  REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel water trough as necessary. REFER to: Trough Assembly .

  5. D5 CHECK THE DRAIN HOSES

    • Make sure the drain hoses are all connected and not cracked, slit, pinched or obstructed.

    Are all the drain hoses present and attached correctly? 

    Yes  GO to  D6
    No  REPAIR or INSTALL a new drain hose(s).

  6. D6 CHECK THE DRAIN HOSES FOR CORRECT FLOW

    NOTE: Drain hoses must flow downhill and cannot be pinched or restricted by headliner or any other trim components.

    • With the panel open, slowly pour water into the water trough area and make sure that the same amount of water exits the vehicle at the bottom of the A and C-pillars.

    • Check drain hoses for obstructions by blowing compressed air through the drain spouts in the water trough area, then retest with water.

    Are the drain hoses operating correctly? 

    Yes  INSPECT other areas of the vehicle that may cause water to enter the roof area such as the windshield or luggage rack, if equipped, and REPAIR as necessary. Test the system for normal operation, if the condition still exists, GO to  D7
    No  LOWER the headliner and INSPECT the drain hoses for correct routing. REPAIR or INSTALL a new drain hose(s) as necessary.

  7. D7 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME

    • Check the roof opening panel frame for damage that may cause the roof opening panel seal to seat incorrectly.

    Is the roof opening panel frame OK? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new roof opening panel glass. REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Glass .
    No  REPAIR or REPLACE the roof opening panel frame as necessary. REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Frame .
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