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Sunroof: Other Subaru Forester SJ

Sun Roof/t-Top/convertible Top 5 illustrations ~425 words

CAUTION

  1. Before disassembling or reassembling parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable from battery. When replacing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is cleared.
  2. Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of disassembly unless otherwise indicated.
  3. Adjust parts to the given specifications.
  4. Connect the connectors securely during reassembly.
  5. After reassembly, make sure that the each component operates normally.

GENERAL TOOL

TOOL NAMEREMARKS
Circuit testerUsed for measuring resistance and voltage.
Hexagon wrenchUsed for forcibly driving the motor assembly - sunroof. Width across flat 4 mm (0.16 in)
TORX® T25Used for removing and installing the lid assembly - sunroof.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: LOCATION
Scheme 17: LOCATION
Relay & fuse boxFuse 10A (IG 2)(A)

Note. For other related fuses, refer to the wiring diagram. < Ref. to POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT . >

CHECK FUSE

  1. Remove the fuse and check visually.
  2. If the fuse is blown out, replace the fuse.

NOTE

For operation procedures of each component of the sunroof control system, refer to the respective section.

  1. Glass lid: < Ref. to «GLASS LID»(ref-662185-S25959542372014101300000) . >
  2. Sunroof assembly: < Ref. to «SUNROOF ASSEMBLY»(ref-662185-S28116674672014101300000) . >
  3. Sunroof motor: < Ref. to «SUNROOF MOTOR»(ref-662185-S26752066972014101300000) . >
  4. Sunroof switch: < Ref. to «SUNROOF SWITCH»(ref-662185-S31369814532014101300000) . >
  5. Sunshade: < Ref. to «SUNSHADE»(ref-662185-S24098533972014101300000) . >

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: GLASS LID
Scheme 18: GLASS LID
  1. Completely close the lid assembly - sunroof, and open the sunshade assembly.
  2. Remove the TORX® bolt, and then remove the lid assembly - sunroof. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the lid assembly - sunroof. Preparation tool: TORX® T25

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
Scheme 19: DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

Scheme 20

Scheme 20
Scheme 20
  1. Completely open the lid assembly - sunroof.
  2. Remove the lid molding - sunroof.
  3. Remove the deflector assembly - sunroof. Remove the clip from the rail assembly - sunroof. Remove the screw from the rail assembly - sunroof and then remove the deflector assembly - sunroof.

GLASS LID

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTIONTighten the lid assembly - sunroof after the surface level gap is adjusted. If an excessive force is applied on the glass retainer, the glass may be broken. Evenly tighten the lid assembly - sunroof mounting bolt.

Tightening torque

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to COMPONENT , General Description. >

DEFLECTOR

  1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

FORCED DRIVE

If the lid assembly - sunroof does not operate or the motor assembly is not supplied with power, move the lid assembly - sunroof using the hexagon wrench.

Preparation tool

Hexagon wrench: width across flat 4 mm (0.16 in)

CAUTIONAfter a forced operation, make sure to perform an initialize operation. < Ref. to INITIALIZE OPERATION , OPERATION, Sunroof Control System. >

Scheme 21

Scheme 21
Scheme 21
  1. Remove the light assembly - map. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662141-S30232937772014101300000) , Spot Map Light. >
  2. Insert the hexagon wrench securely until it touches the motor shaft end.
  3. Turn the hexagon wrench, and move the lid assembly - sunroof. Turning right, the lid assembly - sunroof opens. Turning left, the lid assembly - sunroof closes. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the adjacent parts with the rod end when moving the lid assembly - sunroof with the hexagon wrench.

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