Subaru Impreza 3 / Impreza WRX / Impreza WRX STI. Manual - part 728
SR-9
Sunshade
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
7. Sunshade
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the sunroof assembly. <Ref. to SR-6,
2) Remove the screws, and remove the drip rail.
3) Remove the sunshade.
CAUTION:
Being careful not to damage the shade knob,
pull out it while bending the sunshade.
(1) Remove the shade stopper (A).
(2) Pull out the sunshade (B) from the frame as-
sembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1. CHECK FOR MOVING LOAD OF SUN-
SHADE
1) Attach a spring scale to sunshade edge using a
cloth.
2) Pull the spring scale to measure moving load of
the sunshade.
Moving load of sunshade:
Standard value
18.0
±
5.0 N (1.8
±
0.5 kgf, 13
±
3.7 lbf)
NOTE:
Moving load is larger at the beginning of pulling a
spring scale, so take a spring scale reading while
sunshade sliding smoothly.
3) If moving load exceeds specifications, check the
glass lid, sunshade and frame assembly for im-
proper installation.
SR-00157
SR-00158
(B)
(A)
(A)
SR-00087