SLIDING ROOF HOUSING REMOVAL

  1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the sliding roof side garnish LH.

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  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.

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      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.

  5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

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

  6. 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 ignition 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. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock and disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.

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      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

      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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      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure for the other pins.

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

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      *1 Body Panel *2 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure for the other clips.

    6. While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, disengage the 5 claws.

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      Note

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

    7. Remove the 2 bolts.

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    8. Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.

    9. Remove the 2 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.

  7. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER LH

    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 side rail spacer LH.

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      *1 Protective Tape

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. for Clamp Type:

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      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:

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      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. Loosen the 8 bolts of the brackets.

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      *1 Bracket - -

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

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