Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 972

SR-4

SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

B: CAUTION

• Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect battery ground cable. When re-
placing radio, control module, and other parts
provided with memory functions, record memory
contents before disconnecting the battery ground
cable. Otherwise, the memory will be erased.
• Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly, un-
less otherwise indicated.
• Adjust parts to the given specifications.
• Connect connectors and hoses securely during
reassembly.
• After reassembly, make sure all functional parts
operate smoothly.

C: PREPARATION TOOL

1. GENERAL TOOLS

TOOL NAME

REMARKS

Circuit Tester

Used for measuring resistance and voltage.

SR-5

SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)

SUNROOF CONTROL SYSTEM

2. Sunroof Control System

A: SCHEMATIC

1. SUNROOF

<Ref. to WI-306, SCHEMATIC, Sunroof System.>

B: INSPECTION

Symptom

Checking order

Water leaks.

(1) Check roof panel and sunroof lid for improper or poor sealing.
(2) Check drain tube for clogging.
(3) Check sunroof frame seal and body for improper fit.

Booming noise

(1) Check sunroof lid and roof panel for improper clearance.
(2) Check sunshade and roof trim for improper clearance.

Abnormal motor noise

(1) Check motor for looseness.
(2) Check gears and bearings for wear.
(3) Check cables for wear.
(4) Check cable pipe for deformities.

Failure of sunroof
(Motor operates properly.)

(1) Check guide rail for foreign particles.
(2) Check guide rail for improper installation.
(3) Check parts for mutual interference.
(4) Check cable slider for improper clinching.
(5) Check cable for improper installation.
(6) Check clutch adjustment nut for improper tightness.

Motor does not rotate or rotates improperly.

(1) Check fuse for blow-out.
(2) Check switch for improper function.
(3) Check motor for incorrect terminal voltage.
(4) Check relay for improper operation.
(5) Check poor grounding system.
(6) Check harness for open or short and terminals for poor connections.
(7) Check limit switch for improper operation.

SR-6

SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)

SUNROOF LID

3. Sunroof Lid

A: REMOVAL

1. WAGON (FRONT)

1) Tilt-up the front sunroof (most upper position).
2) Remove sunroof switch. <Ref. to SR-14, RE-
MOVAL, Sunroof Switch.>
3) Remove two mounting bolts.
4) Detach covers (A) then remove two nuts from
tilt-up assembly.

5) Remove the sunroof lid carefully.

2. SEDAN AND WAGON (REAR)

1) Completely close rear sunroof lid and open sun-
shade.
2) Remove covers (A) then remove nuts (B).

3) Remove the sunroof lid carefully.

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
When installing sunroof lid, be careful not to 
pinch the lip (A) of lid.

C: ADJUSTMENT

1. ALIGNMENT OF HEIGHT BETWEEN 
SUNROOF LID AND ROOF PANEL

Loosen sunroof lid installation nuts and then adjust
height by adding (max: two pieces) or extracting
(max: one piece) shims (B) (standard: one piece)
between sunroof lid (A) and body.

Difference in height between sunroof lid and 
roof panel: L

L: 2.0

±±±±

0.5 mm (0.079

±±±±

0.020 in)

SR-00020

( A )

SR-00021

( A )

( B )

SR-00022

( A )

SR-00023

L

( A )

( B )

( B )

( B )

SR-7

SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)

SUNROOF ASSEMBLY

4. Sunroof Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1. SEDAN

1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove roof trim. <Ref. to EI-42, SEDAN, RE-
MOVAL, Roof Trim.>
3) Remove sunroof lid. <Ref. to SR-6, SEDAN
AND WAGON (REAR), REMOVAL, Sunroof Lid.>
4) Disconnect drain tubes from sunroof frame.
5) Remove room lamp harness clip (A).

6) Disconnect sunroof harness connector.
7) Remove motor cover.

8) Remove sunroof brackets front (A) and rear (B).

9) Remove nuts then detach the sunroof frame.

2. WAGON (FRONT)

1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove roof trim.  <Ref. to EI-42, WAGON, RE-
MOVAL, Roof Trim.>
3) Remove front sunroof lid. <Ref. to SR-6, WAG-
ON (FRONT), REMOVAL, Sunroof Lid.>
4) Remove room lamp harness clip.
5) Remove bolts (A), nuts (B) and clips (C) then de-
tach the sunroof frame.

SR-00024

( A )

SR-00025

SR-00026

( A )

( B )

SR-00027

SR-00028

( A )

( B )

( C )