Rear power sun shade
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Rear power sun shade
Does anyone know how to remove it? Recently have the back windshield replace and a piece of glass fell into it. Now there a rattle noise over bumpy road and while turning.
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470hpGS400, for some reason I can't find the PM feature. Can you just take a quick look at the manual if there a alot work involve in removing the unit. If it req the removal of the back seat then im just going to take it back to the dealer. Thanx for the help!
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I believe there is a minimum post requirement before the PM works, did not notice that.
OK, checked out the manual-dealer you go.
Rear 1/4 trim, c-pillar trim, rear seat back, all must be removed to gain access to it so says the manual. Does not mean shortcuts can't be taken but that is what the manual states. Rear screen itself is not that complicated. Motor, links, screen, and some odd bits.
Hope that helps
OK, checked out the manual-dealer you go.
Rear 1/4 trim, c-pillar trim, rear seat back, all must be removed to gain access to it so says the manual. Does not mean shortcuts can't be taken but that is what the manual states. Rear screen itself is not that complicated. Motor, links, screen, and some odd bits.
Hope that helps
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Has anyone successfully removed the rear sun shade unit? Mine was rattling and I got a little fed-up today. I attempted to form (yes, bend) the arms in an effort to keep the wheel/roller firmly against the window. Guess what, the arm SNAPPED.
It's back in the down position, but now there's a renewed rattling (lol).
It's back in the down position, but now there's a renewed rattling (lol).
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The service manual calls for taking a rubber mallet to the C-pillar to break clips that must then be replaced. Considering the side curtain air bags, I stopped at reading the manual.
Originally Posted by RL Service Manual, Interior Trim pg. 18
Hit the upper clip with a rubber mallet. The clip is under the "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG" mark (A)
near the top of the C-pillar trim (B). Hitting the clip breaks the shoulder (C) on the grommet (D) and
pushes the pin (E) and grommet against the body (F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the C-pillar trim is
reinstalled.
near the top of the C-pillar trim (B). Hitting the clip breaks the shoulder (C) on the grommet (D) and
pushes the pin (E) and grommet against the body (F).
NOTE: The clip must be replaced with a new one when the C-pillar trim is
reinstalled.
Last edited by oo7spy; 12-19-2012 at 02:54 PM.
#11
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Interesting...I've never heard a peep from mine, but the only times I've actually used it was to test it when I bought it, and to show it off to my friends a few times.
#12
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I raise mine a lot in the summer when parking in the sun to help keep the heat inside down a bit. FWIW mine does not rattle wither.
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Had problem with this rattle. Stuffed some felt along he edge of he screen... not too much, just a-bit so that it could be removed if I wanted to raise the screen.
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My rear window power sun shade motor continues to run when raising and lowering the shade. It just goes, click click click continuously. I have to shut off the car to get it to stop. So for now, I can’t use it. Is this a replacement issue and is there a DYI thread on how to? I didn’t find one using search.
My rear window power sun shade motor continues to run when raising and lowering the shade. It just goes, click click click continuously. I have to shut off the car to get it to stop. So for now, I can’t use it. Is this a replacement issue and is there a DYI thread on how to? I didn’t find one using search.
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My rear window power sun shade motor continues to run when raising and lowering the shade. It just goes, click click click continuously. I have to shut off the car to get it to stop. So for now, I can’t use it. Is this a replacement issue and is there a DYI thread on how to? I didn’t find one using search.
My rear window power sun shade motor continues to run when raising and lowering the shade. It just goes, click click click continuously. I have to shut off the car to get it to stop. So for now, I can’t use it. Is this a replacement issue and is there a DYI thread on how to? I didn’t find one using search.
You can buy the instructions from Crutchfield for $10 on how to do it and it includes pictures. See this post: Replacing Rear Tweeters and Speakers
Tools - 10mm socket, a long clip remover, flashlight/light.
I don't have these specific sets, but you need something like this: Panel Clip Removal Set or this Long metal clip removal
These are the steps to get to the rear deck area...how you take out the rear shade motor, I have no idea. Maybe it comes out from the trunk? But I doubt it.
1. Pull 2 release tabs along front edge of rear seat bottom cushion, then lift up cushion and remove
2. Remove 4 10mm screws along bottom edge of rear seat back cushion.
3. Work seat belts through slots in retainers, then lift up cushion to release. Disconnect harness on driver's side that connects to rear seat and frame and remove rear seat back cushion.
4. Along bottom of rear door, pry up scuff plate to release 4 clip/plugs and remove scuff plate
5. Pull door gasket away from body along rear edge. You don't have to remove it totally, just area along the bottom and back panel.
6. Pry out rear side trim strip to release 3 clips and remove strip.
7. Pry out lower edge of rear pillar trim panel, then pull panel down to release 1 clip. Note that the clip is a "Slide Out" not a "Pry Out" clip like all others. This one took me the most time, so I suggest prying the plate to look at the inside and see how it slides.
8. Perform 4-7 on other side.
9. Pry up rear deck panel along front edge to release 5 clips and remove center seat belt trim. You'll need the long clip removal for this step.
10. Pry up rear deck panel to release 4 clips, then pull panel toward front of vehicle. Work seat belts through slots in panel and remove rear deck panel.
You should have access to the whole rear panel. If you were ever thinking of changing out your rear tweeters, now is the time since you have it apart. They are held in by phillips head screws. These steps are also needed to take out the subwoofer, but in addition you also need to access the trunk area to remove parts of that too.
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