Hey roomies (am a transplant from Gen 7)

my 17 platinum back roof curtain shows no sign to close. The front one does closing and opening.

where should I start surgery?

 

Have to ask, does it have it's own fuse?

 

i can check but most likely not since it operates on the same switch.

 

This is an expensive proposition to fix due to the headliner removal. Maybe better to live with it since the front part works. I keep my liner half open so there is not much need to cycle it often.

 

@robtroxel
so the back curtain is ripped away from the lead slider tray - uncertain why someone chose to do this.
the part cost a little over $500, and yes, will have to take down the headliner ( did this on my tundra before)

surgery is in order, give a good weekend coming soon

 

Sounds like you have the patience and skill to operate. Keep us posted on the outcome.

 

I will.
Am intimate w the ‘11 (still have her at 309k miles and tons of DIY, short of physically taking out the engine and Tran, am daring … ) plus good folks on the 7th gen platform - @LtLeary is a great “go-to, knowledgeable and a Big contributor 👊👊.

 

Surgery took about 90 minutes, will do best to summarize

previous owner took a bread knife to the rear curtain

found part in Dubai, $230 and arrived in 1 week.

remove front pillars and headliner electricals, hangars, plus door moldings

pull down headliner from front to middle of sunroof (don’t touch rear)

expose center brace then unscrew the 4 8mm screws, plus 8 hecht screws

remove curtain, and installed new curtain

test electrical to ensure curtain open and closed… Bingo

I know I could say more in details but this is the snip….

 

Well done and a great way you demystified this repair. You saved a chunk of change

 

yup.
stealership would be close to $2k in parts and repairs.
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