Range Rover Classic
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CHASSIS AND BODY
48
REPAIR
OPERATION
Sunroof operation is a tilt and slide action controlled
by a rocker switch adjacent to roof lamp, with ignition
switched ’ON’.
1. Depress front of switch to lift rear edge of
sunroof into ’Tilt’ position.
2. Depress rear edge of switch to close roof.
3. Depress rear of switch to slide sunroof into
’Open’ position.
4. Depress front of switch to slide sunroof into
’Close’ position.
NOTE: The electric drive cuts out
automatically in closed, tilt and open
positions. If switch is operated in wrong
direction in one of these positions, press switch
once to reset and again to operate.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the sunroof fails to operate, check fuse. To close,
carry out following procedure:
1. Lower interior lamp mounting panel by releasing
two turnbuckles.
2. Remove emergency handle from vehicle tool kit.
3. Engage handle in motor drive spindle and turn to
close roof.
MAINTENANCE
At each service water test drain tubes to ensure they
are not blocked or kinked. Blow air up rear drain tubes
which are clipped to rear mud flap supports. Blow
down front drain tubes which run down ’A’ post and
out of engine bay.
Annually: Clean sunroof opening thoroughly.
NOTE: When vehicle is operated in
extremely dusty conditions more frequent
cleaning is recommended.
OPERATING MOTOR, MICRO-SWITCH AND
RELAY
NOTE: The motor drive spindle retaining
nut is set to correct torque value. If roof
fails to operate check retaining nut torque.
Tighten to
5Nm.
Remove
1. Ensure sunroof is closed. Disconnect battery
negative lead.
2. Remove interior lamp mounting panel to gain
access to motor.
3. Disconnect two wiring connectors.
4. Remove three securing screws and withdraw
motor.
5. Remove screw and withdraw relay.
6. Remove microswitch from motor by drilling out
rivets, if required.
Refit
7. Secure new microswitch using nuts and bolts to
replace rivets. Tighten nuts and apply a spot of
paint to threads.
8. Ensure motor is in ’park’ position, ie. hole on
driven gear aligned with drive spindle.
9. Reverse removal procedure.
10. Check operation of sunroof in all positions.
