SLIDING ROOF HOUSING (for Glass Roof) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH


    1. A01G498

      Remove the sliding roof side garnish LH.

  2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G4LW

      Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 6 screws and sliding 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 glass sub-assembly.

  4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G8ZR

      Using a T20 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 6 screws and sliding roof panel sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE TELEPHONE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (w/ Antenna)


    1. A01G4RJ

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the antenna nut.

    3. A01G8SGE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Claw

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the telephone antenna assembly.

  7. 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 engine 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. A01G9S5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.

      Note

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

    4. Using a clip remover, remove the pin.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Pin *2 Claw

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure for the other pins.

    5. Using the 2 screw drivers, disengage the 2 claws and remove the clip from the body panel as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure for the other clips.

    6. While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, remove the 4 bolts and 2 tapes.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Tape - -
      A01G8AH Bolt - -

      Note

      When removing the curtain shield airbag assembly, have assistants hold it to prevent it from bending.

    7. Disengage the clip and 2 clamps.

    8. Disengage the 4 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.

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    9. A01G63N

      Using needle-nose pliers, disengage the 2 clamps to remove the rear No. 2 side rail spacer.

  8. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH


    1. A01G8J8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front

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

  10. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE CENTER SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH


    1. A01G676E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front

      Remove the 3 bolts, 2 nuts and center sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

  12. REMOVE CENTER SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY


    1. Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 6 screws.

      A01G8RC

    2. Remove the 10 nuts and sliding roof housing assembly.

  14. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING PANEL


    1. Remove the 20 nuts and sliding roof housing panel.

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      Note

      When removing the sliding roof housing panel, be careful not to damage the vehicle.