Sunroof: Overview Mazda RX-8 I

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

1. Fully close the glass panel.
2. Fully open the sunshade.
3. Remove the screws, then remove the glass panel.
4. Remove the weatherstrip from the glass panel.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Adjust the glass panel. (See «GLASS PANEL ADJUSTMENT»(ref-178401-S12784341942005061500000).)

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

1. Fully close the glass panel.
2. Measure the gap and height difference between the glass panel and the body.
3. Loosen the glass panel installation screws and move the glass panel to adjust. Standard clearance a: 0.2-2.2 mm {0.008-0.086 in} b: 0.2-2.2 mm {0.008-0.086 in} c: 0.25-2.25 mm {0.01-0.09 in} d: 0 mm {0 in}
4. Tighten the screws.
5. Insert any available thin plastic card between the weatherstrip and the body, and verify that they are sealed. (There is resistance when the plastic card is moved.) If they are not sealed, perform Steps 3 - 4 and adjust again.

Scheme 6

1. Remove the following parts: Roof side trim (See «ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178399-S03461608852005061500000).) Inner scuff plate (See «INNER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Rear pillar trim (See «REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178404-S16618549752005061500000).) Interior light (See «INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178404-S41164716852005061500000).) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).) Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/rx-8/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).)
2. Disconnect the front drain hose from the sunroof frame.
3. Remove the front drain hose from the clips.
4. Pull the front drain hose into the vehicle interior and remove the front drain hose.

See also:
• ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION