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 WEATHERSTRIP

   
   

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

6. PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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   Note

   After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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7. 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.

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8. DISCONNECT SLIDING ROOF DRAIN HOSE

   
   

   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.

9. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SIDE AIR DUCT LH

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10. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SIDE AIR DUCT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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12. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE TELEVISION BRACKET (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Disengage the clip and 2 guides to remove the television bracket.

14. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY

    

    
    

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