INSTALL SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP
Install the sliding roof weatherstrip as follows:
Position the joint of the weatherstrip at the rear center.
Align the marks on the weatherstrip with the middle marks at the corners of the sliding roof panel and install the weatherstrip.
Install the lip of the weatherstrip firmly.
INSTALL SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the sliding roof housing sub-assembly with the 7 nuts.
Connect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses so that each mark faces downward.
Note
Be sure to install the drain hoses properly to prevent entry of water.
Connect the 4 clamps.
INSTALL NO. 1 SLIDING ROOF HOUSING BRACKET (for RH Side)
Install the No. 1 sliding roof housing bracket with the 3 bolts.
INSTALL NO. 1 SLIDING ROOF HOUSING BRACKET (for LH Side)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
INSTALL REAR SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, temporarily install the rear sliding roof glass sub-assembly with the 4 screws.
Perform a level check.
Check the difference in level for "a" between the roof panel and the upper surface of the weatherstrip when the sliding roof glass is fully closed.
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Tech Tips
"+" represents the condition that the glass is above the panel level. "-" represents the condition that the glass is below the panel level.
Perform a gap check.
Check the gap between the roof panel and roof glass.
Note
The gap must be even all around.
After adjusting the sliding roof glass, using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, install the rear sliding roof glass sub-assembly with the 4 screws.
INSPECT FOR WATER LEAK
After adjusting the rear sliding roof glass sub-assembly, check for water leaks.
If there are any leaks, readjust the rear sliding roof glass sub-assembly.
INSTALL SLIDING ROOF GUIDE RAIL COVER RH
Insert the guide as shown in the illustration.
Engage the 2 claws to install the sliding roof guide rail cover RH.
INSTALL SLIDING ROOF GUIDE RAIL COVER LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
INSTALL SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH
Insert the sliding roof side garnish RH into the groove of the sliding roof housing.
Engage the claw to install the sliding roof side garnish RH.
INSTALL SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
INSTALL TELEVISION BRACKET (for LH Side)
Engage the guide and install the television bracket with the 2 screws.
Engage the clamp.
INSTALL TELEVISION BRACKET (for RH Side)
Engage the guide and install the television bracket with the 2 screws and nut.
INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH
Check that the engine switch is off.
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.
Engage the 12 hooks to temporarily install the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Note
Do not twist the curtain shield airbag assembly when installing it.
Install the 12 bolts.
Connect the 2 curtain shield airbag connectors.
Note
When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Engage the 2 wire harness clamps.
INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
Install the roof headlining assembly Click here.
INSPECT SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM