Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual - part 569

12. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets

to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the rear window as shown.

NOTE: Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after

applying the glass primer.

13 mm

(0.51 in.)

2 mm (0.08 in.)

: ADHESIVE

MOLDING

8 mm (0.31 in.)

MOLDING

1 mm
(0.04 in.)

UPPER
SPACER

LOWER
SPACER

1 mm
(0.04 in.)

GLASS

REAR WINDOW

13.

Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the

opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 7, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly

push on the rear window until its edges are fully

seated on the adhesive all the way around.

NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the adhe-
sive is dry.

ALIGNMENT
MARK

REAR WINDOW

SUCTION
CUPS

14. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty

knife or towel.

NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the rear window, use a soft shop towel damp-
ened with alcohol.

15. Install the lower molding.

: Molding holder locations, 7

Before installing,
push the screw
grommet.

LOWER MOLDING

16. Let the adhesive dry for at least 1 hour, then spray

water over the rear window and check for leaks.

Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window dry,

then seal with sealant.

NOTE: Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours
after rear window installation. If the vehicle has to
be used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven
slowly.

17. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.

NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following

things for 2 to 3 days:

Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.

Twist the body excessively (such as when going

in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).

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Index

GLASS
Removal, page

20-34

Adjustment, page

20-33

BRACKET COVER

CABLE ASSEMBLY
Replacement, page

20-37

SUNSHADE
Removal, page

20-34

MOONROOF
CONTROL
UNIT

SWITCH PLATE B
Adjustment,

page

20-40

GROUND
PLATE

RAIL HOLDER A

FRAME SEAL

TUBE
CLIP CLIP

(Right side)

FRAME
Removal, page

20-36

REAR DRAIN
VALVE

FRONT DRAIN

VALVE

FRONT DRAIN
TUBE

REAR DRAIN

TUBE

TUBE
CLIP

GUIDE RAIL
Replacement, page

20-37

MOTOR
Removal,
page

20-36

INNER
CABLE

HOLDER

COVER

RAIL HOLDER B

GLASS BRACKET
Removal,
page

20-34

SHIMS

DRAIN CHANNEL

SWITCH PLATE A
Adjustment,
page

20-39

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Water leaks

Wind noise

Motor noise

Glass moves, but glass doss not stop tem-
porarily (between the fully open position and

the fully closed position)

Glass does not move, but motor turns

Glass does not move and motor does not turn
(glass can be moved with moonroof wrench)

Probable Cause

2.
3.

2.
3.
4.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Clogged drain tube.
Gap between glass weatherstrip and roof panel.

Defective or improperly installed glass weatherstrip.
Gap between drain seal and roof panel.

Excessive clearance between glass weatherstrip and roof panel.

Loose motor.

Worn gear or bearing.
Cable assembly deformed.

Control unit connector not connected properly.
Defective limit switch.

Defective control unit.

Clutch out of adjustment.
Foreign matter stuck between guide rail and slider.
Inner cable loose.
Cable assembly not attached properly.

Blown fuse.
Faulty switch.
Battery run down.
Defective motor.
Faulty relay.

Glass Height Adjustment

The roof panel should be even with the glass weather-

strip, to within 1.7 mm (0.07 in.) all the way
around. If not, open the glass fully, and:

GLASS WEATHERSTRIP

• ROOF PANEL

GLASS

1. Remove the bracket cover.

2. Loosen the nuts, and install the shims between the

glass frame and glass bracket as shown.

Shim thickness: Max. 2 mm (0.08 in.)

3. Repeat on opposite side if necessary.

6 x 1.0 mm

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m,
7 Ibf-ft)

PLUG

BRACKET
COVER

6 x 1.0 mm

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m,
7 Ibf-ft)

Forward

1.7 mm

(0.07 in.)

SHIM

GLASS

BRACKET

SHIM

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Glass, Glass Bracket, and Sunshade Removal

6. Remove the drain channel.

DRAIN CHANNEL

SCREW

1. Close the glass fully.

2. Slide the sunshade all the way back.

3. Remove both bracket covers.

BRACKET COVER

Forward

PLUG

4. Remove the nuts from both glass brackets.

GLASS BRACKET

6 x 1.0 mm

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 7 Ibf-ft)

5. Remove the glass by lifting up and pulling forward

as shown.

NOTE: Do not damage the roof panel.

GLASS

SCREW

7. Remove the holder cover, then remove the rail

holder B.

6 x 1.0 mm

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m,
7 Ibf-ft)

COVER

GUIDE PIN

8. Using the moonroof wrench, move the glass bracket

to the position where the moonroof normally pivots
down, and remove the screws.

SCREWS

GLASS BRACKET

RAIL HOLDER B

SCREW

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