CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition 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 Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF WINDOW GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
To prevent the roof window glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the roof window glass using suction cups.
| *1 | Adhesive Tape |
| *2 | Windshield Glass |
| *3 | No. 1 Roof Window Glass Sub-assembly |
| *4 | Windshield Glass Outside Moulding Lip |
Turn the lip of the windshield outside moulding and hold it with adhesive tape.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *a | Matchmark |
Apply protective tape to the installation position of the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body.
Note
If reusing the windshield glass, put the adhesive tape etc. on the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly and the body panel and put the matchmarks on them before removing the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.
Install the suction cups on No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.
| *1 | Piano Wire |
Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior, as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Roof window stopper |
Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.
Note
When separating the windshield glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
Using suction cups, remove the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.
Note
Be careful not to drop the roof window glass.