1998 ACURA INTEGRA Service Repair Manual

OpeningDragGheck
(Motor Removedl
Before installing the motor, measure the effort required
to open the glass using a spring scale as shown.
CAUTION: Wh€n using a spring scale, piotect the lead-
ing odge of the glass with a shop towel.
lf load is over 40 N 14 kgf, 9lbf), check side clearance
and glass height adjustment (see page 20-78).
Closing Force Check
(Motor Installedl'1. After installing all removed parts, have a helper hold
the switch to close the glass whjle you measure
{orce required to stop it. Attach a spring scale as
shown. Read the force as soon as the glass stops
moving, then immediately release the switch and
spflng scate.
CAUTION: When using a sp.ing scale, protect the
leading edge of the glass with a shop towel.
Closing Fo.ce: 200-29O N
{2O- 30 kst. 44-66 lbf)
SPRINGscAt_E
lf the force is not within specification, install a new
lock washer, adjust the tension by turning the mo
tor clutch adjusting nut, and bend the lock washer
against the motor clutch adjusting nut.
2.
LOCKWASHERReplace.
COUNTERcLocKwtsETo decrease
GLASS
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20-83

Moonroof
lndex
Sedan
GLASS BRACKETReplacement, page 20 88
SUNSHADEBeplacement, page
MOTORReplacement, page 20 87
FRONT DRAINCHANNEL
SUNSHADE RAIL
GUIOE RAILReplacemenl, page 20-88
REAR RAILHOLDER
SEAL
FRONT DRAIN TUBE
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REAR DRAIN TUBE
RIGHT REARORAIN VALVE
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FRAMEReplacement, page 20-87
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Troubleshooting
Glass Height Adjustment
The rooJ panel should be even with the glass weather
strip, to within 1.8 t 0.5 mm (O.O7 tO.O2 in) allthe way
around. It not, slide the sunshade back, and:
1. Tilt-up the glass.
2. Loosen the bolts and adjust the glass.
3. Repeat on opposite side if necessary.
1.810.5 mm {0.07 } 0.02 inl
Gr_ASS
4-(.'
ROOF PANELGLASS BRACKET
GLASS WEATHERSTRIP
4. Side-to-side fit oI glass weatherstrip can be adjust-
ed by loosening the frame mounting bolts and mov
ing the frame right or left and forward or backward
by hand (see page 20-87).
GLASS BRACKET
SymptomProbable Cause
Water leaks1. Clogged drain tube.
2. Gap between glass weatherstrip and roof panel.
3. Detective or improperly installed glass weatherstrip.
4. Gap between drain seal and roof panel.
Wind noise1. Excessive clearance between qlass weatherstriD and roof oanel.
Motor noiseI
2
3
Loose motor.
Worn gear or bearing.
Cable assembly deformed.
Glass does not move, but motor
turnS
1
2
3
Clutch out of adjustment.
Foreign matter stuck between guide rail and slider.
lnner cable loose.
Cable assembly not attached properly.
Glass does not move and motor
does not turn (glass can be moved
with moonroof wrench)
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2
3
Blown fuse.
Faulty switch.
Battery run down.
Defective motor.
Faulty relay.5
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20-85

Moonroof
Rear Edge Closing Adjustment
Open the glass about a foot, then close it to check where
rear edge begins to rise. l,f it rises too soon and seats too
tightly against the root panel, or too late and does not
seat tightly enough, adjust it.
1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-1O0).
2. Remove the glass.
3. Remove the motor (see page 20'87).
4. Align the tilt-up position of the lifter on each side.
Check that the alignment left and right, then install
the motor.
Install the glass, then check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not use high-pressure water.
lnstall the headliner.
20-86
Glass and Sunshade RePlacement
1. Open the sunshade.
2. Tilt-up the glass.
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the glass lrom the
glass bracket.
Use the moonroof
GLASS ERACKET
Remove the screws and lift the sunshade rails
Silde the sunshade forward, then remove the
sunsnaqe.
SUNSHADERAIL
lnstallation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
Check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not use high-pressure water.
9.8 N m (1.0 kgl m,
6.
7.

Motor, Drain Tube and Frame Replacement
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CAUTION: Be ca.eful not to damage the seats, dash-
board and other interior trim,
1. Remove the glass (see page 2O-86) and headliner(see page 20- 1OO).
2. Disconnect the motor connector, and remove the
clips securing the ceiling light wire harness.
NOTE: To remove the motor, remove the screws.
3. Disconnect the drain tubes.
4. Loosen the front bolts.
5. Remove the bolts, then remove the frame from the
car.
NOTE:
a You may require assistance when removing the
f rame.
a Take care not to bend the sunshade rails.
TUBECLIP
CONNECTORMake sure the sliders areparallel when installing themotor.
FRAMEFRAME SEAL
DRAIN TUBETo Install, slide the drain tube overthe frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.4 in).
EOLT6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m l1.O kgf .m,
7 .2 tbt.ltl
Loosen the front bolts,
Fo.ward
6.
7.
SUNSHADERAILS
Pull the drain tubes out of the front and rear pillars.
NOTE: Before pulling out the drain tube, rie a string
to the end oI it so it can be reinstalled.
Installation is the reverse ol the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Install the tube clips with the ends {acing the side to ease
a Clean the surface of the frame.
a Check the frame seal.
a Check lor water leaks.
a Make sure the sunshade moves smoothly.
FRONTDRAIN VALVES
installation of the headliner.

Moonroof
Remove the frame (see page 20-87).
Remove the drain channel.
NOTE: Take care not to damage, twist or lift the
seal.
SCREW
Remove the motor (see page 20-87).
Remove the tront drain channel.
Remove the nut, then remove the front rail holder'
Glass Bracket/Slider, Lifter. Guide Rails and Cable Assembly Replacement -
1.
2.
5.
6.
NUT6x1.0mm9.8 N m 11.0 kgf rrt,7 .2 lbl.lrl
GLASS BRACKET/SLIDER, LIFTERSUB.SEAL
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9. Slide rhe qldss brackel slrder, liftel backward, then remove it
NOTE: Install the rear rail holder, then glue
the sub seal to the lrame.
FRAME
20-88
3. Remove the screwg, then remove the sunshade rail
by sliding it backward.
SUNSHADERAIL
SUNSHADE RAIL
7. Remove the screws @ attaching the guide rail, then lilt the guide rail.
8. Remove the nut, then remove the rear rail holder.
NOTE: Remove the anchor spring.
FRONT DRAINCHANNEL
NUT6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N m {1.0 kgl m,
7.2 tbf ft)
L-

1O. Separate the glass bracket,
and slider.
INNER CABLE
litt€r, slide stopper link
GLASSBRACKET
11.
SLIDER
NOTE: To install, apply multipurpose greaseto the lifter and slide stopper link.
Slide the anchor rod forward, then remove it from
the guide rail.
STOPPER
To install, insert the anchorrod by turnjng the stopper 9Oo.
ANCHOR ROD
14.
20-89
'12.Slide the guide rail backward, then remove the guide
rail from the inner cable.
NOTE: To install, apply caulking to the guide rail
mounting surtace on the frame.
Apply caolking beforeinstalling the guide rail.
'13. Remove the screws, then remove the cable assem
bly trom the f rame.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the cable tubes.
NOTE: To install, fill the groove Ineach grommet with sealant.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Damaged parts should be replaced.
a Apply grease to the sliding portion.
FRAME

Moonroof
Opening Drag Check
(Motor Removedl
Before installing the motor, measure the effort required
to open the glass using a spring scale as shown.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, protecl the lead-
ing edge ot the glass with a shop towel.
lf load is over 40 N (4 kgl, 9 lbfi, check side clearance
and glass height adjustment (see page 20-85)
Closing Force Check
{Motor Installed}
'1 . Alter installing all removed parts, have a helper hold
the switch to close the glass while you measure
Jorce required to stop it. Attach a spring scale as
shown. Read the lorce as soon as the glass stops
moving, then immediately release the switch and
spring scale.
CAUTION: when using a spring scale, protecl the
leading edge oI the glass with a shop towel.
Closing Force: 200-290 N
(20-30 ksf,44-66 lbtl
lf the force is not within specitication, install a new
lock washer, adiust the tension by turnlng the mo-
tor clutch adjusting nut, and bend the lock washer
against the motor clutch adjusting nut.
GLASS
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clocKwrsE /?l a COUNTER-
To Increase \1, CLOCKWISE
force I lo oecreaseforce
20-90
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