SLIDING ROOF HOUSING REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully open the No. 2 sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

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      Using a T20 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 6 screws and No. 1 sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

  2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH


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      Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw and sliding roof side garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

  3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully close the No. 2 sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

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      Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 3 screws.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

    3. Remove the No. 2 sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Roof Headlining Assembly Click here.

  6. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

    CAUTION:

    When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

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

    3. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.

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      Note

      When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    4. Remove the 8 bolts.

    5. Disengage the 13 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.

  7. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  8. REMOVE NO. 3 SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 20 nuts and No. 3 sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

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  9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the bolt, nut and room light bracket.

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      Remove the bolt and sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH


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      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  12. REMOVE CENTER SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH


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      Remove the 3 bolts, 3 nuts and center sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

  13. REMOVE CENTER SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  14. REMOVE REAR SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH


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      Remove the bolt, nut and rear sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

  15. REMOVE REAR SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  16. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 18 nuts and sliding roof housing assembly.

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      Note


      • When removing the housing, be careful not to damage the vehicle.

      • Perform this step with 2 or more technicians.