PROCEDURE
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF WINDOW GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Be careful not to damage the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly as the roof window clips are installed to the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.
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Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
Using a knife, cut off the roof window upper moulding as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | No. 1 Roof Window Glass Sub-assembly | *2 | Roof Window Upper Moulding |
| *a | Cut Area | - | - |
Note
Do not damage the body with the knife.
Tech Tips
After partially disconnecting the part, pull by hand to finish removing it.
| *1 | Windshield Outside Moulding |
| *2 | No. 1 Roof Window Glass Sub-assembly |
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Protective Tape |
Turn back the windshield outside moulding lip and hold it with protective tape.
| *1 | Roof Window Clip |
| *a | Piano Wire |
Insert a piano wire (approx. 0.6 mm) at the locations shown in the illustration.
Pull on the ends of the piano wire alternately and leave the stoppers when cutting through the adhesive.
Note
Do not forcefully brush the piano wire against the windshield glass.
Be careful as the piano wire will break if it crosses itself.
Install the suction cups to the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.
Using suction cups, detach the 2 roof window clips and remove the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.
Note
Make sure that the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly does not fall.