Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 140

Fig. 30: Applying Multipurpose Grease 

LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT 

1. Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. With the moonroof wrench, close the glass (A) fully: 

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Make sure both link lifters (B) are parallel, and in the position shown.  

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Check the glass fit to the roof panel and the glass height (see GLASS REPLACEMENT ).  

Fig. 31: Adjusting Limit Switch 

3. With an open-end wrench, loosen the limit switch mounting bolts (C).  

4. Adjust the limit switch (D): 

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Move the switch plate (E) a little at a time, then secure it at the position where you hear a faint click 
when the switch cam (F) pushes the limit switch (open/close). 

 

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Check that the switch plate contacts the switch bracket (F).  

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Check the operation of the glass (from the tilt-up position to fully closed position, from the fully 
open position to the fully closed position) by operating the moonroof switch. 

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Reinstall all remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.  

CLOSING FORCE & OPENING DRAG CHECK 

1. Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Closing force check: 

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With a shop towel (A) on the leading edge of the glass (B), attach a spring scale (C) as shown.  

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Have an assistant hold the switch to close the glass while you measure the force required to stop it. 

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Read the force as soon as the glass stops moving, then immediately release the switch and spring 
scale.  

Fig. 32: Checking Closing Force 

NOTE:

Adjust the switch plate until the glass opens and closes correctly.

 

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3. If the force in not within specification, remove the moonroof motor (see MOTOR REPLACEMENT ), 

then check: 

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The gear portion and the inner cable for breakage and damage. If the gear portion is broken, replace 
the motor. If the inner cable is damaged, remove the frame (see FRAME & DRAIN TUBE 
REPLACEMENT ), and replace the cable (see DRAIN CHANNEL SLIDER & CABLE 
ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).  

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The moonroof motor (see MOTOR TEST ). If the motor fails to run or doesn't turn smoothly, 
replace it.  

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The opening drag. Go to step 4.  

4. Opening drag check: Protect the leading edge of the glass with a shop towel (A). Measure the effort 

required to open the glass using a spring scale (B) as shown. 

Fig. 33: Checking Opening Drag 

5. If the load is over 40 N (4 kgf, 9 lbf), check: 

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The side clearance and glass height adjustment (see GLASS REPLACEMENT ).  

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For broken or damaged sliding parts. If any sliding parts are damaged, replace them.  

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

 

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Fig. 34: Locating Moonroof Components 

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 

 

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