Sunroof: Diagnosis Dodge Durango II

WATER DRAINAGE AND WIND NOISE DIAGNOSIS

The sliding glass panel is designed to seal water entry with a snug fit between the roof and the seal. The fit can be checked by inserting a business card or equivalent, between the roof and the seal. The piece of paper should have some resistance when pulled out when the glass panel is in the closed position. The sunroof housing will drain off a minimum amount of water. Excessive wind noise could result if the gap clearances are exceeded. The sunroof glass panel may need to be adjusted. (Refer to ADJUSTMENTS ,)

Adequate drainage is provided by a drain trough in the sunroof housing which encircles the sliding glass panel and leads to drain hoses. If a wet headliner or other water leak complaints are encountered, before performing any adjustments, first ensure that the drainage system is not plugged or disconnected. Use a pint container to pour water into the sunroof housing drain trough. If water flow is restricted, use compressed air to blow out any material plugging the drain system. Retest system again.

To further check for a disconnected drain hose

Note. Care must be taken not to fold or kink the headliner upon removal.

1. Lower headliner as necessary to gain access to sunroof housing drain tubes. (Refer to «HEADLINER»(ref-212842-S26968069482005122700000) )
2. Repair as necessary.

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Insert the fingertips of both hands between the headliner and the sides of the overhead console housing (2).
3. Pull downward on the sides of the overhead console housing firmly and evenly to disengage the snap clips (1) from the overhead console bracket.
4. Using a small flat bladed tool or equivalent, release the sunroof switch retaining tab (2), disconnect the electrical connector (1) and remove the switch from the console.

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1. Position the switch into the overhead console and seat the retaining tabs (2) fully.
2. Connect the electrical connector (1).
3. Install the overhead console and seat the retaining clips (1) fully.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

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1. Move glass panel to the fully closed position.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove headliner (Refer to «HEADLINER»(ref-212842-S26968069482005122700000) ).
4. Disconnect the drain hose from the sunroof housing (1).
5. Drain any liquid from hose connection.
6. Remove tube (2), as necessary.

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1. Move glass panel to the fully closed position.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove headliner (Refer to «HEADLINER»(ref-212842-S26968069482005122700000) ).
4. Disconnect the drain hose from the sunroof housing (1).
5. Drain any liquid from hose connection, if necessary.
6. Release the push pin fasteners (1) and remove the tube (2).

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1. Connect the new drain hose (2) to the sunroof housing (1) and test drainage.
2. Install headliner (Refer to «HEADLINER»(ref-212842-S26968069482005122700000) ).
3. Verify sunroof operation and alignment.

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1. Install the rear hose (2) and seat the push pin fasteners (1) fully.
2. Connect the new drain hose (1) to the sunroof housing and test drainage.
3. Install the quarter trim panels. (Refer to «PANEL-QUARTER TRIM»(ref-212842-S05271988792005122700000) ).
4. Install headliner(Refer to «HEADLINER»(ref-212842-S26968069482005122700000) ).
5. Connect the control switch wire connector and install control switch.
6. Verify sunroof operation and alignment.

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1. Remove the sunroof (Refer to «ASSEMBLY-MODULE»(ref-212846-S25441315702005122700000) ).
2. Remove the sunroof motor retaining screws (10) and remove motor (9).

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1. Assure proper sunroof motor timing before installation (Refer to «ADJUSTMENTS»(ref-212846-S38944213242005122700000) ).
2. Position the sunroof motor (9) to the sunroof assembly, install the retaining screws (10) and tighten to 4 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the timed sunroof assembly to a power source and assure proper operation before installing the sunroof assembly into the vehicle.