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Sunroof: Removal & Installation Suzuki Vitara I

Sun Roof/t-Top/convertible Top 9 illustrations ~325 words

Installation

For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the following points.

  1. Tighten glass fixing bolts temporarily.
  2. Position sliding roof glass by closing sliding roof glass completely.
  3. Tighten glass fixing bolts.

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Scheme 15: SLIDING ROOF GLASS ADJUSTMENT
Scheme 15: SLIDING ROOF GLASS ADJUSTMENT
  1. Loosen sunroof glass fixing screws (at 4 locations) and move sunroof glass up and down 2 to 3 times. In this way, sunroof glass can be positioned in both vertical and horizontal directions by elasticity of sliding roof weather strip.
  2. Position sunroof glass by such dimensions with respect to roof panel surface as specified below. Sunroof glass position (between glass roof and roof panel) "a": 0 mm (0.0 in.)
  3. After installing all parts and adjusting properly, check sunroof for proper operation (open, close and up).

Removal

  1. Open sliding roof.
  2. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
  3. Remove screws and disconnect deflector (1) from deflector link (2).

Reverse removal procedure to install deflector (1).

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Scheme 16: Installation
Scheme 16: Installation

For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the following points.

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Scheme 17: Installation
Scheme 17: Installation

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  1. Align positioning holes (3) in sliding roof assembly (2) at right and left and pins (1) on body side for installation.
  2. Connect drain hoses (1) to sliding roof assembly at 4 locations. Pass front drain hose between roof panel and inner panel and through front pillar down to sill side. Pass rear drain hose into baring hole in rear quarter inner panel and through C pillar down to jig hole in rear side bumper. NOTE: After reinstalling sliding roof assembly, be sure to make glass adjustment. Refer to «SLIDING ROOF GLASS ADJUSTMENT»(ref-185637-S17254674162005082900000) .

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Scheme 19: SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
Scheme 19: SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

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Scheme 20: Disassembly
Scheme 20: Disassembly

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  1. Be sure that sliding roof is "CLOSE" state.
  2. Remove rear drip (1).
  3. Pull out sunshade by sliding it.
  4. Remove drip rail (1).
  5. Remove sliding motor assembly.
  6. Move cable assembly (1) fully to the direction shown in figure.
  7. Remove sliding roof deflector.
  8. Pull out drip show (1), guide and cable assembly as a set.

Install in reverse order of removal procedure.

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