Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Sunroof / Moonroof Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Sunroof Doesn't Close Properly
NUMBER: 15-134-08R
DATE: 11/10/08
APPLICABILITY: 2003-06MY Forester
SUBJECT:
Sunroof Does Not Close Properly
Introduction
If you encounter a customer complaint when operating the sunroof switch that the sunroof does not fully close, then it re-opens automatically, there is the
possibility that the resin piece connected to the sunroof cable is broken.
Countermeasure in Production
The resin material was improved in November 2005 with VIN 6*744084.
Part Information
Service/Repair Information
Before performing the repair, check to make sure there are no obstructions in the sunroof guide rail(s) and that there is no interference between the
sunroof deflector and sunroof glass lid. Either one will cause improper sunroof operation.
Move the front roof rack cross bar to the rearward position (if equipped).
Fully close the sunroof glass lid using the sunroof switch or sunroof wrench. Fully open the sunroof shade.
Remove the 4 lift bracket trim covers; there are 2 on each side.
Remove the 8 nuts from the lift bracket; there are 4 on each side.
Remove the shims. Pay extra attention to the number of shims in each location.
Note:
At the end of the procedure the shims will need to be reinstalled in their original location to ensure proper glass height adjustment.
