Removal

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT: (Removal)

2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a "torx" wrench (T25), remove the 4 screws the sliding roof glass.
(b) Pull the glass upward to remove it.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP
4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof fully closed.





(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and drive gear.





(c) Remove the screw and cam plate cover.
(d) Turn the drive gear to align the point marks, as shown in the illustration.
(e) Install the cam plate cover and screw.

NOTE: At the time of installation, if the sliding roof position and drive gear fully closed position are not aligned, the sliding roof will not operate normally.

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the 4 drain hoses from the housing.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.
(c) Remove the 6 nuts and housing.





6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF PANEL STOPPER





(a) Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.
7. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.
(b) Slide the sunshade trim backward, and remove it.
8. REMOVE ROOF DRIP CHANNEL REAR





(a) Remove the roof drip channel rear as shown in the illustration.
9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE LH





(a) Slide the drive cable backward, and remove it.
10. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE RH
(a) Slide the drive cable backward, and remove it.
11. REMOVE ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws and deflector panel.
12. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GUIDE BLOCK LH





(a) Remove the 2 screws and guide block.
13. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GUIDE BLOCK RH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and guide block.
14. REMOVE SLIDE ROOF RAIL SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 6 screws and roof rail from the housing.