23-BD-003H-1

GROUP
BODY
Technical Service Bulletin
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DATE
APRIL, 2023
NUMBER
23-BD-003H-1
MODEL(S)
PALISADE (LX2)
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
This TSB supersedes 23-BD-003H by adding a new operation code for replacing only the wind
deflector arms.
Description: On certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles, the sunroof wind deflector may malfunction and cause
damage to the sunroof mechanism. The sunroof may be inoperable and become stuck in the open,
partially open, or closed position. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the sunroof wind
deflector and sunroof mechanisms with revised parts.
Applicable Vehicles: Certain 2020 – 2022MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles equipped with a sunroof and
produced before 5/4/2022.
Parts Information:
PART NAME
PART NUMBER
FIGURE
CONTENTS
Wind deflector arm
(LH side)
Wind Deflector Arm
Sub-Assy Kit
81690-S8000FFF
Wind Deflector arm
(RH side)
Carriage bar
(LH side)
Mechanism Sub-Assy Kit
(LH side)
81610-S8000FFF
Driving wedge
(LH side)
Curve guide A
(LH side)
Curve guide B
(LH side)
Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair
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Carriage bar
(RH side)
Mechanism Sub-Assy Kit
(RH side)
Driving wedge
(RH side)
81620-S8000FFF
Curve guide A
(RH side)
Curve guide B
(RH side)
Warranty Information:
OPERATION
OP.
TIME
Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms and
Mechanism Replacement
(One Side Only)
0.8 M/H
MODEL OP. CODE
81690F01
Palisade
(LX2) 81690F02
81690F03
Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms and
Mechanism Replacement
(Both Sides)
Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms
Replacement Only
CAUSAL
PART
816901.0 M/H S8000FFF
NATURE CAUSE
CODE
CODE
I11
ZZ3
0.3 M/H
NOTE: Normal Warranty Applies.
Service Procedure:
A. Sunroof Wind Deflector Arm Replacement
1.
Open the sunroof glass by pressing the
sunroof switch.
If the sunroof cannot be opened with the
sunroof switch, refer to the shop manual for
the emergency operating procedure.
Body (Interior and Exterior) > Sunroof >
Repair Procedures > Emergency
Operation
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2.
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
Remove the wind deflector screws and
remove the wind deflector (A).
A
3.
Press the locking tabs by inserting a flathead screwdriver in the indicated holes (B)
and remove the wind deflector arms (C) on
both sides.
B
B
B
C
4.
Install the new wind deflector arms (D) onto
the wind deflector (A).
D
5.
A
D
Reinstall the wind deflector (A).
A
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B. Sunroof Mechanism Parts Replacement
1.
Move the sunroof glass into the tilt position
by pressing the sunroof switch.
If the sunroof cannot be moved with the
sunroof switch, refer to the shop manual for
the emergency operating procedure.
Body (Interior and Exterior) > Sunroof >
Repair Procedures > Emergency
Operation
2.
Remove the sunroof mechanism covers (E)
on both sides.
i Information
•
F
Push the cover forward
approximately 1/2 in. until it aligns
with the groove (F), then pull it
towards the center of the vehicle.
E
3.
Remove the interior sunroof glass bolts (G)
on both sides (6 total).
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4.
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
Carefully lift and remove the sunroof front
glass (H).
H
NOTICE
•
•
5.
Assistance may be required to
safely lift and remove the glass.
Place the glass on a workbench
with a soft surface to prevent
damage.
Inspect both sides of the sunroof
mechanism (I) for any damage or debris.
Only replace the side(s) that is damaged or
broken.
I
I
6.
Disconnect curve guide B (K) from curve
guide A (J).
Use a flat-head screwdriver to lightly tap
(towards the front of the vehicle) on the
indicated metal tab on curve guide B (K).
K
J
Refer to the photos on the following page
for the exact location of the metal tab on
curve guide B (K) and the direction to apply
force.
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RH side
LH side
K
7.
J
K
J
Use the sunroof switch to move the sunroof
mechanism rearwards (approx. 2 in) past
the cutout in the sunroof rail.
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8.
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
While lifting the rear of the carriage bar (L),
separate the driving wedge (M) from the
curve guides.
L
M
9.
While lifting the rear of the carriage bar (L),
disconnect the locking tab of the driving
wedge (M).
L
M
10.
Slide the driving wedge (M) off the carriage
bar (L).
L
M
11.
Push the carriage bar (L) forward past the
cutout in the rail, then remove it.
L
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12.
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
Remove the curve guide B (K) first, then
remove the curve guide A (J).
LH side
RH side
J
K
13.
Inspect the sunroof mechanism rail(s) for
any debris and remove any contaminants.
14.
Install the new curve guide A (J) into the
sunroof mechanism rail.
J
K
i Information
•
Align the groove on the bottom of
new curve guide A (J) with the
slot in the rail.
J
J
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15.
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
Install the new curve guide B (K) into the
sunroof mechanism rail.
•
Position curve guide B (K) ahead
of curve guide A (J). Both curve
guides should parallel with each
other and the indicated locking
tabs (N) should be aligned.
Do not push both curve guides
together until step 20.
J
J
N
N
N
N
16.
RH side
K
K
i Information
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LH side
Install the new carriage bar (L) into the
sunroof mechanism.
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•
17.
The tabs on the new carriage bar
(L) should align with the indicated
slots in the sunroof mechanism.
L
Install the new driving wedge (M) onto the
new carriage bar (L).
L
M
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18.
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
Install the locking tab of the new driving
wedge (M) into the locking slide (O) of the
sunroof mechanism.
M
i Information
•
Move the new driving wedge (M)
as needed to align the locking tab
with the locking slide (O). It may
also be necessary to lift the
carriage bar at a 30o angle.
O
M
O
19.
Lower the new driving wedge (M) and insert
it in between both curve guides (K).
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•
Realign both curve guides (K) if
they are moved out of position
when installing the new driving
wedge (M).
K
M
K
M
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20.
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT
Lightly tap the indicated metal surface on
curve guide B (K) with a flat head
screwdriver to push it rearwards until it is
fully seated with curve guide A (J).
N
NOTICE
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•
21.
Ensure the locking tabs (N) of
both curve guides are properly
aligned beforehand.
Do not tap on the locking tabs (N).
Do not use excessive force when
tapping on the metal surface of
curve guide B (K).
Damage to the curve guides may
occur if the previous steps are not
followed.
J
N
View from front
of vehicle
K
Apply white lithium grease to the new
carriage bar (L).
L
22.
Perform the sunroof reset procedure and
test for normal open/close and tilt functions
of the sunroof mechanism.
Refer to the owner’s manual for the
complete sunroof reset procedure.
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23.
Place the sunroof mechanism in the tilt
position.
24.
Reinstall the sunroof glass (H).
NOTICE
•
25.
H
Ensure that the sunroof
mechanism has been reset and
fully tested before reinstalling the
sunroof glass.
Reinstall the sunroof mechanism covers on
both sides (E).
F
E
26.
The service procedure is now complete.
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