SLIDING ROOF HOUSING(for Sliding Roof) INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY (for Type A)

   
   

   1. Loosen the 4 bolts of the brackets of the sliding roof housing assembly.

   2. Temporarily install the sliding roof housing assembly with the 6 nuts and 4 bolts.

      

   3. Tighten the 2 nuts.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:

      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

   4. Tighten the 4 nuts.

      Torque:

      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

   5. Tighten the 8 bolts to install the sliding roof housing assembly.

      

      Bolt (A)

      Bolt (B)

      Tech Tips

      The brackets can be installed in any order. The bolts must be tightened in the order of (A) then (B).

      Torque:

      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

2. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY (for Type B)

   
   

   1. Loosen the 10 bolts of the brackets of the sliding roof housing assembly.

   2. Temporarily install the sliding roof housing assembly with the 6 nuts and 8 bolts.

      

   3. Tighten the 2 nuts.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:

      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

   4. Tighten the 4 nuts.

      Torque:

      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

   5. Tighten the 18 bolts to install the sliding roof housing assembly.

      

      Bolt (A)

      Bolt (B)

      Tech Tips

      The brackets can be installed in any order. The bolts must be tightened in the order of (A) then (B).

      Torque:

      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

3. CONNECT SLIDING ROOF DRAIN HOSE

   
   
   1. 

      *a	Clamp
      *b	Marking

      for Clamp Type:

      
      

      1. Connect the sliding roof drain hose.

         Tech Tips

         Slide the hose to the base of the drain pipe.

      2. Engage the claw to secure the sliding roof drain hose.

         Tech Tips

         
         

         • Make sure that the clamp is on the marking or between the marking and hose end.

         • Use the same procedure for the other 3 sliding roof drain hoses.

   2. 

      *a	Clip
      *b	Marking
      	Outside
      	Front Side

      for Clip Type:

      
      

      1. Expand the clip and connect the sliding roof drain hose.

         Tech Tips

         Slide the hose to the base of the drain pipe.

      2. Release the clip to secure the sliding roof drain hose.

         Note

         The clip must face toward the outside of the vehicle and also be above the lower surface of the sliding roof housing assembly when installing the sliding roof drain hose.

         Tech Tips

         
         

         • Make sure that the clip is on the marking or between the marking and hose end.

         • Use the same procedure for the other 3 sliding roof drain hoses.

4. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

   
   

   1. Install the sliding roof weatherstrip:

      

      *a	Joint	*b	Alignment Mark (Red)
      *c	Middle Mark	*d	Correct
      *e	Incorrect	*f	Pinched
      *g	Exposed	*h	Gap (raised, wavy, etc.)
      	Front Side	-	-

      
      

      1. Position the joint of the sliding roof weatherstrip on the rear side.

      2. Align the alignment marks (red) on the sliding roof weatherstrip with the middle marks on the front corners of the sliding roof panel sub-assembly and install the sliding roof weatherstrip.

      3. Install the lip of the sliding roof weatherstrip securely.

5. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, temporarily install the sliding roof glass sub-assembly with the 4 screws.

   2. Perform a level check.

      
      
      

      1. Check the difference in level "a" between the roof panel and the upper surface of the sliding roof weatherstrip when the sliding roof glass sub-assembly is fully closed.

         Tech Tips

         "+" represents the condition that the glass is above the panel level. "-" represents the condition that the glass is below the panel level.

         Standard
         Area Measurement Area Measurement A - A 0 + 1.0 mm (0 + 0.0394 in.) 0 - 2.0 mm (0 - 0.0787 in.) B - B 0 + 2.0 mm (0 + 0.0787 in.) 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.0394 in.) C - C 0 + 1.5 mm (0 + 0.0591 in.) 0 - 1.5 mm (0 - 0.0591 in.) D - D 0 + 1.5 mm (0 + 0.0591 in.) 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.0394 in.)

   3. 

      *a

      Even

      Perform a gap check.

      
      

      1. Check the gap between the roof panel and sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

         Note

         The gap must be even all around.

   4. After adjusting the sliding roof glass sub-assembly, using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, install the sliding roof glass sub-assembly with the 4 screws.

      Torque:

      4.0 N*m  { 41 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf }

6. CHECK FOR WATER LEAK

   
   

   1. After adjusting the sliding roof glass sub-assembly, check for water leakage into the vehicle interior.

   2. If there are any leaks, readjust the sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

7. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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8. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

   
   

   1. Engage the 2 claws to install a new sliding roof side garnish LH.

10. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. INITIALIZE SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM

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12. CHECK SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM

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