SLIDING ROOF HOUSING REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for 5 Door)

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  4. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for 3 Door)

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  5. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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  6. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 ROOF AIR DUCT (for Dual Air Conditioning System)


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      Detach the clip and remove the duct.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 5 ROOF AIR DUCT (for Dual Air Conditioning System)


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      Detach the clip and remove the duct.

  9. REMOVE TELEVISION DISPLAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)


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      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts.

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      Detach the 2 clips and move the television display assembly as shown in the illustration to detach the 2 guides and remove it.

  10. REMOVE TELEVISION DISPLAY BRACKET A (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)


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      Remove the 4 nuts and television display bracket A.

  11. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

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    1. Detach the 5 claws and remove the sliding roof side garnish LH.

  12. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Using a T25 "TORX" driver, remove the 4 screws and sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

  14. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP


    1. Remove the sliding roof weatherstrip.

  15. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

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    3. Loosen the 4 nuts as shown in the illustration.

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      Note

      Be sure that the nuts are fully threaded onto the bolts.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bracket (Roof Panel)
      *2 Sliding Roof Lock Catch Plate RH Claw
      *3 Sliding Roof Housing Sub-assembly

      Pull the sliding roof housing sub-assembly downward and detach the 2 claws of the sliding roof lock catch plate RH form the stud bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Performing this procedure breaks the claws of the sliding roof lock catch plate RH so that the sliding roof housing sub-assembly can be removed. However, do not use excessive force.

    5. Remove the 4 nuts and sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

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      Detach the 2 claws and remove the sliding roof lock catch plate RH from the sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      The sliding roof lock catch plate RH is used when the vehicle is assembled at the factory and is not needed for reinstallation.