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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2009ODYSSEY EX-LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESUN ROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOPMOONROOFCLOSING FORCE AND OPENING DRAG CHECK
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L
Closing Force and Opening Drag Check
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-LSECTION Closing Force and Opening Drag Check
- Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Closing force check:
- With a shop towel (A) on the leading edge of the glass (B), attach a spring scale (C) as shown.
- Have an assistant hold the switch to close the glass while you measure the force required to stop it.
- Read the force as soon as the glass stops moving, then immediately release the switch and spring scale.
Closing force: 200-290 N (20-30 kgf, 44-66 lbf)
- If the force in not within specification, remove the moonroof motor (see
SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT ), then check:
- The gear portion and the inner cable for breakage and damage. If the gear portion is broken, replace the motor. If the inner cable is damaged, remove the frame (see FRAME AND DRAIN TUBE REPLACEMENT ), and replace the cable (see DRAIN CHANNEL SLIDER AND CABLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).
- The moonroof motor (see MOONROOF MOTOR TEST ). If the motor fails to run or doesn't turn smoothly, replace it.
- The opening drag. Go to step 4.
- Opening drag check: Protect the leading edge of the glass with a shop towel (A). Measure the effort required to open the glass using a spring scale (B) as shown.
- If the load is over 40 N (4 kgf, 9 lbf), check:
- The side clearance and glass position adjustment (see GLASS POSITION ADJUSTMENT ).
- For broken or damaged sliding parts. If any sliding parts are damaged, replace them.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.