SLIDING ROOF HOUSING REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the rear slide roof glass sub-assembly, rear slide roof housing sub-assembly, sliding roof drive gear assembly, sliding roof drive cable RH, sliding roof drive cable LH removal / installation are shown below.

Necessary procedure after parts removed/installed/replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 15 to 40 minutes) Stop and start system

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Memorize steering angle neutral point Panoramic view monitor system

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Initialize back door lock Power door lock control system

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Initialize servo motor Air conditioning system

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Reset slide door close position Power slide door system

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Reset back door close position Power back door system

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  • Sliding roof ECU (sliding roof drive gear assembly)

  • Rear slide roof glass sub-assembly

  • Sliding roof drive cable RH

  • Sliding roof drive cable LH

 Initialize Sliding Roof System

  • Auto operation function

  • Jam protection function

  • Key-off operation function

  • Key-linked function

  • Wireless transmitter-linked function

  • Sliding roof open warning function

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CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine 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.

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  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.

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    Note

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

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  3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH


    1. Fully open the No. 2 sunshade trim sub-assembly.

    2. B006P58

      Remove the sliding roof side garnish RH.

  4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR SLIDE ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006R65

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

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

      The illustration shows the RH side. The vertical orientation of the LH side is opposite that of the image shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE TELEVISION BRACKET

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  10. REMOVE ROOF PANEL SUPPORT RH (for Front Side)


    1. B006MLWC01
      B006QOD Bolt
      B006LKF Nut

      Remove the bolt, nut and roof panel support RH.

  11. REMOVE ROOF PANEL SUPPORT LH (for Front Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

  12. REMOVE ROOF PANEL SUPPORT RH (for Rear Side)


    1. B006MZCC01
      B006QOD Bolt
      B006LKF Nut

      Remove the bolt, nut and roof panel support RH.

  13. REMOVE ROOF PANEL SUPPORT LH (for Rear Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 SLIDING ROOF HOUSING BRACKET (for RH Side)


    1. B006MBP

      Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 sliding roof housing bracket.

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 SLIDING ROOF HOUSING BRACKET (for LH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

  16. REMOVE REAR SLIDE ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006P0R

      Disconnect the 2 sliding roof drain hoses.

    2. Loosen the 8 nuts as shown in the illustration.

      B006KR7

      Note

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

    3. B006PWDC01
      *1 Bracket (Roof Panel)
      *2 Sliding Roof Lock Catch Plate Claw
      *3 Sliding Roof Housing Sub-assembly
      B006N8A Remove in this Direction

      Pull the rear slide roof housing sub-assembly downward and detach the 2 claws of the 2 sliding roof lock catch plates from the stud bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

      Tech Tips


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

      • The illustration shows the RH side. The vertical orientation of the LH side is opposite that of the image shown in the illustration.

    4. Remove the 8 nuts and sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

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  17. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP


    1. B006Q1I

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