Forced Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If the lid assembly does not operate or the motor assembly is not supplied with power, move the lid assembly using the hexagon wrench with width across flat of 4 mm (0.16 in).
CAUTION:
After a forced operation, make sure to perform an initialize operation. Ref. to SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)>SUNROOF CONTROL SYSTEM>OPERATION>INITIALIZE OPERATION
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
- Remove the light assembly map. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>SPOT MAP LIGHT>REMOVAL
- Insert the hexagon wrench securely until it touches the motor shaft end.
- Turn the hexagon wrench to move the lid assembly.
- Turning right, the lid assembly opens.
- Turning left, the lid assembly closes.
CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the adjacent parts with the rod end when moving the lid assembly with the hexagon wrench.
- Install the light assembly map. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>SPOT MAP LIGHT>INSTALLATION
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
- Perform the initialize operation. Ref. to SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)>SUNROOF CONTROL SYSTEM>OPERATION>INITIALIZE OPERATION