NUMBER: 23-013-08

GROUP: Body

DATE: April 3, 2008

This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of Chrysler LLC.

THE StarSCAN® FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM
THE INTERNET.

StarSCAN® SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 8.04 OR HIGHER FOR THIS

BULLETIN.

StarMOBILE STANDALONE MODE OR StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT MAY ALSO

BE USED TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.

SUBJECT:
Flash: Sky Slider Sunroof - Loss of Auto (Express) Mode And/Or Wind Noise

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves lubricating, and/or adjusting, flashing and initializing the Sky Slider
sunroof for wind noise, or loss or auto-open of auto-close (express) mode(s).

MODELS:

2008 (KK) Liberty

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicle equipped with a Sky Slider sunroof (sales
code GWH) built before January 16, 2008 (MDH 0116XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may experience loss of “Auto Mode” when operating Sky Slider
sunroof and/or excessive wind noise with the sunroof in the closed position. Wind noise
can be caused by closing roof at speeds above 60 MPH (96 KMH).

NOTE: Export vehicles will not auto-close or auto-open while the ignition key is in
the accessory position.

DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator experiences the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

Qty. Part No. Description

1(AR) 68038578AA Grease, Nyogel 729F - 50 Gram Tube
One tube will service four vehicles
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SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

NPN Battery Charger

CH9401 StarSCAN® Tool
CH9404D StarSCAN® Vehicle Cable
CH9409 StarSCAN® Documentation Kit
CH9410 StarSCAN® Ethernet Cable, 12 ft.
CH9412 StarSCAN® Software Update Device Kit
TechCONNECT PC or equivalent
NPN 1/8” x 4” ID Tubing

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
CAUTION: Care should be taken not to over-torque drive gears when opening
sunroof manually or damage will result.
1. Remove the rear dome light, Refer To 8 - Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Interior/Dome
Lamp - Removal.
2. Locate the REAR motor (1) drive axle hole and using a 6 mm hex socket or equivalent
(4), manually open the rear drive assembly (7 turns counter clockwise) with a
extension and driver used as a hand crank.

Fig. 1 MOTOR MANUAL OPEN

1 - REAR DRIVE MOTOR

2 - FRONT DRIVE MOTOR
3 - DRIVE AXLE LOCATION
4 - 6 mm HEX SOCKET IN DRIVE AXLE
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3. Cut a section of 1/8 in ID tubing approximately 4 in long to be used as dispenser on

the end of the grease tube.
NOTE: Rear header will move forward an additional 1.5” after the front header start
moving.
4. Have an assistant operate the front “auto-open” function while applying 1/8 of a tube of
grease per side to front drive cables until front of roof travels 1/2 way open (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Be sure to stop top at the half way point.

Fig. 2 LUBRICATE CABLES (Left Shown, Right Similar)

1 - NYOGEL GREASE TUBE

2 - TUBING
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Fig. 3 CABLE LOCATIONS

1 - FRONT DRIVE CABLE

2 - REAR DRIVE CABLE
3 - FRONT DRIVE CABLE
4 - REAR DRIVE CABLE

5. Close front of sunroof and repeat lubrication procedure for the other side cable.
NOTE: Clean any excess lubricant that spills into sunroof channel.

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to over-torque drive gears when opening
sunroof manually or damage will result.
6. Manually close the rear section of the sunroof using hand crank.
7. Install dome light.
NOTE: When performing this Repair Procedure, the software release level in the
StarSCAN®; must be programmed with 8.04 level software or higher. The
software release level is visible in the blue header at the top of the
StarSCAN® screen.

NOTE: The StarSCAN® diagnostic scan tool fully supports Internet connectivity.
However, to take advantage of this feature you must first configure the
StarSCAN® for your dealership's network. Make sure the StarSCAN® is
configured to the dealership's network before proceeding. For instruction on
setting up your StarSCAN® for the dealer's network refer to either:
“DealerCONNECT > Service > StarSCAN and StarMOBILE tools > Online
Documentation”, or refer to the StarSCAN® Quick Start Networking Guide.
The StarSCAN® Quick Start Networking Guide is also available on the
www.dcctools.com website under the "Download Center".
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8. Install a battery charger and verify that the charging rate provides approximately 13.5
volts. Set the battery charger to continuous charge. Do not allow the charger to time
out during the flash process. Remove the charger from the battery when the flash
process is complete.
9. Connect the CH9410 StarSCAN® ethernet cable to the StarSCAN® and the dealer's
network drop.
10. Connect the CH9404D StarSCAN® vehicle cable to the StarSCAN® and the vehicle
data link connector (DLC).
11. Turn the ignition switch to run.
12. Select “ECU View”
13. Touch the screen to highlight SUNR in the list of modules.
14. Select “More Options”
15. Select “ECU Flash”.
16. Record the "Part Number", displayed on the “Flash SUNR” screen, for later reference.
17. Select “Browse for New File”. Follow the on screen instructions.
18. Highlight the listed SUNR calibration.
19. Select “Download to Scantool”.
20. Select “Close” after the download is complete, then select “Back”.
21. Highlight the flash file and select “Update Controller”. Follow the on screen
instructions.
22. When the update is complete, select “OK”.
23. Verify that the part number changed at the top of the “Flash SUNR” screen.
NOTE: Due to the SUNROOF programming procedure, a DTC may be set in other
modules (TCM, BCM, SKREEM, etc.) within the vehicle, if so equipped. Some
DTC's may cause the MIL to illuminate. From the “Home” screen select
“System View”. Then select “All DTCs”. Press “Clear All Stored DTCs” if
there are any DTCs shown on the list.

NOTE: Clear codes before performing Initialize sequence.

24. Using StarSCAN®, initialize Sky Slider module.
a. Touch the screen to highlight SUNR in the list of modules.
b. Select “Initialize”
c. Select “More Options”
d. Follow on-screen prompts.
e. Disconnect and remove scan tool.
25. Check the front header fit to seal at the leading edge of retractable roof (Fig. 4).
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Fig. 4 GOOD HEADER FIT TO SEAL

1 - THREAD SEAM EVEN OR BELOW HIGH POINT OF SEAL

2 - HIGH POINT OF SEAL

Fig. 5 INCORRECT HEADER FIT TO SEAL

1 - THREAD SEAM ABOVE HIGH POINT OF SEAL

2 - HIGH POINT OF SEAL

26. Is roof header above peak of seal as shown in (Fig. 5) above?

a. Yes >>> Proceed to Step #27
b. No >>> Check for other source of wind noise, Roof is sealing as designed.
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27. Visually check both side tracks to ensure area is clear of debris or obstruction(s) (Fig.
6).

Fig. 6 ENSURE TRACKS ARE CLEAN

1 - ENSURE TRACK IS FREE OF DEBRIS

28. Using StarSCAN®, initialize Sky Slider module.

29. Recheck front header fit to seal as described in Step #25
30. Is roof header above peak of seal?
a. Yes >>> Proceed to Step #31
b. No >>> Repair is complete.
31. Open roof approximately 1 foot (30 cm).
32. Peel Velcro at front to expose fasteners on the front of the movable roof header.
33. Loosen all 5 Torx screws, (T30) (Fig. 7).
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Fig. 7 EXPOSE 5 TORX SCREWS

1 - TORX SCREWS (5)

34. With the aid of an assistant, apply slight down pressure to the front of header and
slight up pressure to screws as they are retightened (Fig. 8). Start with the center
screw and work outward. Torque all screws to 10 N-m (88 In Lbs.)

Fig. 8 APPLY PRESSURE DOWN WHILE TIGHTENING FASTENERS

1 - ASSISTANT HOLDING PRESSURE DOWN ON MOVABLE ROOF HEADER

2 - HOLD PRESSURE UP WHILE TIGHTENING SCREWS

35. Verify torque of all screws to 10 N-m (88 In Lbs.)

NOTE: Clear codes before performing Initialize sequence.
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36. Using StarSCAN®, initialize Sky Slider module.

a. Touch the screen to highlight SUNR in the list of modules.
b. Select “Initialize”
c. Select “More Options”
d. Follow on-screen prompts.
e. Disconnect and remove scan tool. Repair is complete.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation Description Amount

No:
23-30-72-90 Sky Slider Sunroof - Lubricate Drive Cables, 0.7 Hrs.
Flash Sunroof Module and Initialize Sunroof
Module and Adjust Front Header Fit to Seal and
Initialize Sunroof Module (X)

FAILURE CODE:

ZZ Service Action