PROCEDURE
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the bracket claw and remove the bracket.
Remove the 2 bolts, room light bracket and drive gear.
REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Rearward |
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 4 claws and remove the sliding roof piece LH and RH.
Slide and remove the trim.
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER LH
Remove the stopper.
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly except when replacing it.
Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Rearward |
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and slide the rear roof drip channel rearward to remove it.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Hold down the window deflector.
| *1 | Matchmark A |
| *2 | Matchmark B |
Place matchmarks on the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly at locations A and B as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.