SLIDING ROOF HOUSING REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.

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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.

    Note


    • w/ Navigation System:

      After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

  3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the roof headlining Click here.

  4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the airbag Click here.

  5. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 5 ROOF AIR DUCT

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    1. Detach the 2 clips and remove the air duct.

  7. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 ROOF AIR DUCT

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the No. 5 roof air duct.

  8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

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    1. Detach the 5 claws and remove the side garnish.

  9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Using a T25 "TORX" driver, remove the 4 screws and glass.

  11. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP


    1. Remove the sliding roof weatherstrip.

  12. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

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    3. Loosen the 4 nuts as shown in the illustration.

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      Note

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bracket (Roof Panel)
      *2 Sliding Roof Lock Catch Plate LH Claw
      *3 Sliding Roof Housing Sub-assembly

      Pull the sliding roof housing sub-assembly downward and detach the 2 claws of the sliding roof lock catch plate LH form the stud bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

    5. Remove the 4 nuts and sliding roof housing subassembly.

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      Detach the 2 claws and remove the sliding roof lock catch plate LH from the sliding roof housing subassembly.

      Tech Tips

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