ACURA INTEGRA 1998 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 1998, Model line: INTEGRA, Model: ACURA INTEGRA 1998Pages: 1680, PDF Size: 53.14 MB
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Moonroof
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Hatchback
CAELE ASSEMBLYReplacement, page 20-81SUNSHAOEReplacement, page
MOTOBReplacement, page 20-80
GLASS BRACKETReplacement, page 20 81
SUNSHADE RAIL
FRONT DRAINCHANNELDRAIN CHANNEL
FRAME SEAL
FRONT DRAIN TUBE
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SLIDE STOPPERLINK
FRAMEReplacement, page 20 80
FRONT RAILHOLDER
REAR DRAIN TUSE
GUIDE RAILReplacement, page 20 81
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20-77
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Moonroof
Troubleshooting
SymptomP.obable Cause
Clogged drain tube.
Gap between glass weatherstrip and roof panel
De{ectrve or improperly Installed glass weatherstrip
Gap between drain seal and rool panel.
Excessive clearance between glass weatherstrip and roof panel-
Loose motor.
Worn gear or bearing.
Cable assemblv deformed.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
1.
Water leaks
Wind noise
Motor noise
Glass does not move, but motor
turns
Clutch out ol adiustment.
Foreign matter stuck between guide rail and slider'
lnner cable loose.
Cable assembly not attached properly
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2
3
4
Glass does not move and motor
does not turn (glass can be moved
with moonroof wrench)
1. Blown fuse.
2. Faulty switch.
3. Battery run down.
4. Delective motor.
5. Faulty relay.
Glass Height Adiustment
The roof panel should be even with the glass weather-
srrip, to within 1.8 t O.5 mm {O.07 t 0.02 in} all the
way around. lf 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.
1.8 i 0.5 mm 10.07 i 0.02 inl
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ROOF PANELGLASS BRACKET
Side-to-side iit of glass weatherstrip can be adJust-
ed by loosening the frame mounting bolts and mov-
ing the frame right or left and {orward or backward
by hand (see page 2O-8Oi.
GLASS BRACKETGLASS WEATHERSTRIP
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20-78
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Rear Edge Closing Adjustment
Open the glass about a foot, then close it to check where
rear edge begins to rise. lf it rises too soon and seats too
tightly against the roof panel, or too late and does not
seat tightly enough, adjust it.
'l . Remove the headliner (see page 2O-98).
2. Remove the glass.
3. Remove the motor (see page 2O-80).
4. Align the tilt up position of the lifter on each side.
Check that the alignment le,ft and right, then install
the motor.
Install the glass, then check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not use high-pressure water.
Install the headliner.
1.
2.
3.
Glass and Sunshade Replacement
Open the sunshade.
Tilt up the glass.
Remove the bolts, then remove the glass from the
glass bracket.
V : Bolt localions, 6
GLASS
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4. Remove the screw, and lift the sunshade railon each
srcle.
5. Slide the sunshade torward, then remove the
sunshade.
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6x1.0mm l9.8 N.m {1.O kgt.m,l7.2 tbt.ftt )
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure-
Check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not use high-pressure water.
GLASS BRACKET
20-79
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Moonroof
Motor, Drain Tube and Frame Replacement
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the seats, dash-
boa.d and other interior trim.
1. Remove the glass (see page 20-79) and headliner
{see page 2O-98}.
2. Disconnect the motor connector, and remove the
clips securing the ceiling light wire harness.
Remove the bolts and nuts, then remove the motor,
if necessary.
NOTE: Make sure both sliders are parallel when in-
stalling the motor.
3.
: Bolt, nut locations
A
: 8olt, 2
6x 1.0mm I9.8Nm L
Nut, 3
6 x 1.0 mm I9.4 N.m
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6@{1.0 kgf7 .2 tbl:!)(1.O kgf m, I
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< : Clip locations, 2
4,
FRAME
Oisconnect the drain tubes.
Remove the bolts, then remove the lrame from the
car.
NOTE: You may require assistance when removing
the trame.
A : Bolt locations, 8
TUBE CLIP
FRAME SEAL
Pull the drain tubes out the front and rear pillars.
NOTE: Before pulling out the drain tube, tie a string
to the end of it so it can be reinstalled.
REAR DRAINTUBES
7. Installation is lhe reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Clean the surtace of the frame.
a Check the lrame seal.
a Check tor water leaks.
DRAIN TUBETo install, slide the draintube over the {rame nozzleat least 10 mm i0.4 in).
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6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgt m,7.2 tbf.fr)
FRAME
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20-80
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Glass Bracket/SlidetLifterGuide Rails and Cable Assembly Replacement
1.
2.
3.
Remove the frame from the car (see page 20 8O).
Remove the motor (see page 20 80).
Remove the drain channel.
NOTE: Take care not to damage, twist or lift the
sea L
5. Remove the front rail holder on each side.
V: Nut, scaew locations
AV: Nut, 2Bv: Screw, 2
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6 x 1.0 mm9.8Nm('1.0 kgf m, I7 2 !!!!!l ./
V : Screw locations. 2
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6.
7.
Remove the anchor spring on each side.
Remove the nuts and screws, then lift and remove
both guide rails and cable assembly from the frame.
Remove the sunshade and both sunshade rails.
FRAMEV : Nut, screw locations
AV: Nut, 2Bv: Screw, 4
4. Remove the tront drain channel on each side.
V : Clip locations, 2
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NOTE: To install, Iill rhegroove in each grommet with sealant.
FRONT DBAINCHANNELGUIDE RAIL
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ANCHORSPFING
GUIOE RAIL
GUIDE RAIL
GROMMET
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Moonroof
Glass Bracket/Slider, Lifter, Guide Rails and Cable Assembly Replacement
20-82
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8. Slide the guide rail forward, then remove it.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the inner cable.
10.Slide the anchor rod forward, then remove it lrom
the guide rail.
STOPPER
To install, insert the anchorrod by turning the sropper 90o
9.Separate the glass bracket, lifter, slide stopper link
and slider.
ANCHOR ROD
11.Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Damaged parts should be replaced.
a Apply grease to the shding portion.
INNERCABLE
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GLASSERACKETLIFTER
SLIOER
NOTEr To install, apply multipurpose grease tothe lifter and slide stopper link.
CABLE ASSEMBLY
GUIDE RAIL
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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
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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
A FRONT ORAINq!-vawe
20-84
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ORAIN CHANNEL
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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
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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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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.