Removal

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

2. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire) Removal

3. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Removal

4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
* w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:





* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

5. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the roof headlining Removal.

6. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the airbag Removal.

7. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SIDE AIR DUCT LH (w/ Rear Cooler)

(a) Remove the 3 clips and duct.





9. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SIDE AIR DUCT RH (w/ Rear Cooler)

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

10. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH





(a) Detach the 5 claws and remove the side garnish.

11. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

12. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY





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

13. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF GARNISH





(a) Detach the 4 claws and remove the front garnish.

14. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.

(b) Remove the 14 bolts, 8 nuts and housing.