The motor for the sunroof is located under the ceiling panel between the sunroof and the overhead map lights. The motor has a manual override that you can turn with a "star" wrench. Mine had a red plastic collar, the "star" wrench female end was in the center of the red plastic collar. Gaining access to the manual override required either the removal of the interior ceiling panel or cutting a small hole and pushing the wrench through. Make sure the wrench is the right size and turn in either direction until it goes the direction you are looking for.
A 1998 Toyota Avalon sunroof can be closed by the switch located in the middle console of the car. If the switch doesn't work, the sunroof can be closed manually by removing the bolts and shutting the sunroof.
remove the six screws (three on each side) pull the sunroof out and then try to close the window using the switch. If it closes you can replace the window and replace the screws.
You can manually operate the sunroof using an Allen wrench if the cables and tracks are not damaged. There is a small square plastic cap to the rear of the switch. It pops open to expose the Allen wrench socket. Simply insert the Allen wrench and turn to open or close.
almost all sunroofs have a manual drive bolt inside the box where the switch is there should be a little plastic peice that pops offnear the controls,usually its an Allen wrench or a torx drive
To open the sunroof on a 1998 Toyota Avalon, locate the sunroof control switch, which is typically found on the overhead console. Slide the switch backward to tilt the sunroof open or press it further back to fully retract it. To close the sunroof, simply pull the switch forward. If the sunroof does not operate, check the fuse or ensure the vehicle's battery is functioning properly.
usually the locking latch in the door is in the closed position. try holding the handle in the open position and opening the latch manually.
I KNOW ON THE 96 Z24s ITS LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. SAHOULD BE A SWITCH THERE
it is about centered between the tailgate and overhead console back of the sunroof.
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search the "1st Gen" section on www.neons.org for the term "sunroof"... all answers will be revealed there. cheers.
screw it clockwise