Roof Opening Panel Operating Cable and Guide - Shade: Installation

• the roof opening sliding glass or power shade motor has been removed from the roof opening panel system.
• the roof opening panel glass has been removed from the roof opening panel system.
• the roof opening panel assembly has been removed from the vehicle.
• a new roof opening sliding glass or power shade motor has been installed.
• a new roof opening panel glass has been installed.
• a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed.

Refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization - Sliding Glass Panel  and Refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization - Shade .

1. 1.
   
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. 2.
   
   Align each roof opening panel operating cable and guide so they are 50.8 mm (2 in) from the rear edge of the guide as shown in illustration.

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1. 3.
   
   
   NOTE: A new shade assembly is already pre-tensioned. If installing a new shade assembly or if the tension was not lost, skip this step.

   If installing the original shade assembly and pre-tension was lost during removal, the pre-tension must be set as shown in illustration.

   1. 1.
      
      Using an appropriate tool, push in the shade assembly shaft and turn clockwise 23 turns.

   1. 2.
      
      Pull the shade assembly shaft outward to lock the tension in place.

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1. 4.
   
   Check for correct alignment of the front sliding glass panel and rear fixed glass panel. Refer to Roof Opening Panel Alignment - Front  and Refer to Roof Opening Panel Alignment - Rear .