Honda Pilot: Moonroof Frame and Drain Tube Removal and Installation

Removal/Installation

NOTE:

• SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
• Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and the drain valves using compressed air.
• To install a new drain tube, tie the string left in the body during drain tube removal to the top end of the new drain tube, and pull it up into the roof.
• When connecting the drain tubes, slide them over the frame nozzles at least 10 mm (0.39 in).
• Check the frame seal.
• Install the tube clips (A) on the drain tubes (B) as shown.

Moonroof Frame

1. Headliner - Remove

2. These Items - Remove

Remove the following items depending on the vehicle:

• Remove the moonroof glass
• Remove the wind deflector
• Remove the drain channel
• Remove the moonroof motor

3. Moonroof Frame - Remove

1. Remove the harness clips (A). (with rear entertainment system)

2. Disconnect the front drain tubes (A) and the rear drain tubes (B).

Without panoramic glass roof

With panoramic glass roof

3. Remove the bolts and release the rear middle drain tube clips (A), and then remove the frame (B).

4. If necessary, remove the frame seals (A) from the frame (B).

   NOTE: Make sure the frame seals line up with the alignment marks (C).

4. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

5. Moonroof Glass Position - Adjust

6. Moonroof Control Unit - Reset

7. Water Leaks - Check

Front Drain Tube

1. Headliner - Remove

2. Dashboard Panel - Remove

3. Front Drain Tube - Remove

1. Pull the front drain valve (A) out of the body hole.
2. Tie a string to the top end of the front drain tube (B), and then pull the drain tube down out of the pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.

4. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

5. Water Leaks - Check

Rear Middle Drain Tube

1. Headliner - Remove

2. Rear Middle Drain Tube - Remove

without panoramic glass roof

with panoramic glass roof

1. Remove the rear middle drain tube clips (A), and then remove the rear middle drain tube (B).

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Drain Tube

1. Headliner - Remove

2. Third Row Seat Belt Assembly - Remove

3. Rear Drain Tube - Remove

1. Remove the clips (A).
2. Pull the rear drain valve (B) out of the body hole.
3. Tie a string to the top end of the rear drain tube (C), and then pull the drain tube down out of the pillar. Leave the string in the pillar to use when reinstalling the drain tube.

4. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

5. Water Leaks - Check

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