SLIDING ROOF HOUSING REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

   
   

   1. 

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the sliding roof side garnish LH.

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

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

      

      Note

      To prevent the sliding roof glass sub-assembly and sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly from being displaced, fully close the sliding roof glass sub-assembly (sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly), and then remove the sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF PANEL OR REMOVABLE ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

   
   

   1. Remove the sliding roof panel or removable roof weatherstrip from the sliding roof panel sub-assembly.

6. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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7. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      for Clamp Type:

      
      

      1. Disengage the claw and disconnect the sliding roof drain hose.

         Tech Tips

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

   2. 

      for Clip Type:

      
      

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

         Tech Tips

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

   3. Disengage the 2 clamps.

      

   4. Remove the 8 bolts, 6 nuts and sliding roof housing assembly.