Pinpoint Test B: The Roof Opening Panel Leaks
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- B1 VERIFY THE LEAK LOCATION
- Lower the headliner. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Check the roof opening panel and windshield for leaks.
- Is the leak coming from the windshield?
- Yes: RESEAL the windshield. REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: GO to B2 .
- B2 VERIFY THE ROOF OPENING PANEL LEAK LOCATION
- Check the front and rear areas of the roof opening panel for leaks.
- Is the leak coming from the rear fixed glass panel area of the roof opening panel?
- Yes: GO to B4.
- No: GO to B3 .
- B3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL PRIMARY SEAL CONDITION
- Check the roof opening panel primary seal for damage and correct installation. Carefully pull up on the seal to verify correct adhesion.
- Is the roof opening panel primary seal OK?
- Yes: GO to B5.
- No: INSTALL a new roof opening panel primary seal. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW and ROOF OPENING PANEL SEAL - PRIMARY . TEST the system for normal operation.
- B4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FIXED REAR GLASS URETHANE ADHESIVE SEAL
- Check the roof opening panel fixed rear glass urethane adhesive seal for damage.
- Is the roof opening panel fixed rear glass urethane adhesive seal OK?
- Yes: GO to B6.
- No: If the leak is at the front or sides of the fixed glass panel, it is possible to re-seal the area from the inside by removing the trim ring. If re-sealing the area does not correct the problem or the leak is at the rear of the fixed glass panel, REMOVE and REINSTALL the existing rear fixed glass assembly. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW and ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS - REAR FIXED . TEST the system for normal operation.
- B5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRONT TRIM AND ANTENNA SEAL
- Check the antenna seal and roof opening panel front trim urethane adhesive seal for damage.
- Is the roof opening panel front trim and antenna seal OK?
- Yes: GO to B6 .
- No: For the antenna seal, REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS . For the front trim panel, REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL TRIM - FRONT . TEST the system for normal operation.
- B6 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MODULE ASSEMBLY
- Check the roof opening panel module assembly for damage.
- Is the roof opening panel module assembly OK?
- Yes: INSPECT other areas of the vehicle that may cause water to enter the roof area, such as the windshield or the rear window.
- No: INSTALL a new roof opening panel module assembly. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW and ROOF OPENING PANEL MODULE . TEST the system for normal operation.