SLIDING ROOF HOUSING REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine 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.

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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

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

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  3. REMOVE NO. 2 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH


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      Detach the claw and remove the No. 2 sliding roof side garnish RH.

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH


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      Detach the claw and remove the No. 1 sliding roof side garnish RH.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

  7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 4 screws and sliding roof panel sub-assembly.

      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 drive gear.

      Tech Tips

      The illustration shows the RH side. The vertical orientation of the LH side is opposite that of the image shown in the illustration.

  8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP


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

  9. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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  10. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL SPACER LH

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  12. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL SPACER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Detach the 4 sliding roof drain hose clamps.

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    2. Disconnect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.

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

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