626 LX L4-2.0L DOHC (1999)
Sunroof / Moonroof Panel: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Sunroof Inoperative/Binding/Noisy
09-001/99
SUNROOF INOPERATIVE, BINDS OR NOISY OPERATION
Note:
This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): S002/99. Please update your records accordingly.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINs
All 1998-99 626 vehicles equipped with a factory sunroof.
DESCRIPTION
You may encounter a customer complaint for any of the following sunroof concerns:
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Abnormal noise during sunroof operation.
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Binding during operation. Opens only partially.
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Will not fully close.
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Will tilt open but will not slide open.
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Will slide open but will not tilt open.
The above symptoms may be a result of one or more of the following:
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Broken or missing sunroof glass panel bumper clips becoming lodged in the track. This may result in front and/or rear guide breakage.
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Rear guide improperly secured (loose) to front guide. This may result in rear guide breakage.
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Improper sunroof drive cable/motor timing setting from the factory.
Customers complaining of any of these concerns should have their vehicle repaired using to the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify customer complaint.
2.
Remove the sunroof glass panel per the Workshop Manual (section 09) refer to GLASS PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
3.
Inspect for broken, missing, and/or loose sunroof glass panel bumper clips as shown.
4.
If the clips are broken, missing, and/or loose, proceed to BUMPER CLIP REPLACEMENT.
5.
If the clips are not broken, missing and/or loose, proceed to INSPECTION FRONT AND REAR GUIDES.
