Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING
2. REMOVE SIDE GARNISHES
Using a screwdriver, remove the garnishes.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 torx screws.
b. Pull the glass upward to remove it.
4. REMOVE DRIVE GEAR
NOTE: Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof full closed.
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
c. Turn the drive gear to align the point marks as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
- If the sliding roof position and drive gear fully closed position are not matched, the sliding roof does not operate normally.
5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING
a. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses from the housing.
b. Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.
Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
c. Remove the 6 nuts, then remove the housing as shown in the illustration.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.