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PINPOINT TEST A : The Roof Opening Panel Leaks

  1. A1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SEALS

    • Check the front sliding glass panel seal and rear fixed glass panel seal to make sure they are secured to the glass, not cut, cracked, pinched, loose or obstructed.
    • Check the alignment of the front sliding glass panel and the rear fixed glass panel.

    Are the roof opening panel glass seals and alignment OK? 

    Yes  GO to  A2.
    No  If the front sliding glass panel or rear fixed glass panel is misaligned, ALIGN front sliding glass panel or rear fixed glass panel. Refer to Roof Opening Panel Alignment - Front  or Refer to Roof Opening Panel Alignment - Rear . If the front sliding glass panel seal or rear fixed glass panel seal concern is present, INSTALL a new front sliding glass panel or rear fixed glass panel. Refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding  or Refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Rear Fixed .

  2. A2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL DRAIN HOSES AND ATTACHMENT POINTS

    • Check the 4 roof opening panel drain hoses attachment points for damage or obstructions.
    • Make sure the roof opening panel drain hoses are correctly attached to the attachment points.
    • Make sure the roof opening panel drain hoses are not routed incorrectly, cracked, slit, pinched or obstructed.
    • Check the 4 roof opening panel drain hoses for correct operation.

    Are the roof opening panel drain hoses and attachment points OK? 

    Yes  GO to  A3.
    No  If the roof opening panel drain hose(s) is not OK, REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel drain hose(s). If the roof opening panel drain hose attachment point(s) is not OK, REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. Refer to Roof Opening Panel Frame .

  3. A3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL DRAIN TROUGH CONDITION

    • Check the roof opening panel drain trough for damage and make sure it is correctly attached.

    Is the roof opening panel trough OK? 

    Yes  GO to  A4.
    No  REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel drain trough. Refer to Roof Opening Panel Frame .

  4. A4 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF OPENING GLASS PANELS

    • Check the roof opening panel frame for damage that may cause the front sliding glass panel seal or rear fixed glass panel to seat incorrectly.

    Is the roof opening panel frame OK? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new front sliding glass panel or rear fixed glass panel. Refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding  or Refer to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Rear Fixed .
    No  REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. Refer to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Refer to Roof Opening Panel Frame .
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