Disassembly

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Detach the bracket's claw and remove the bracket.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 2 screws and sliding roof piece LH and RH.
(b) Slide and remove the trim.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly except when replacing it.





(a) Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.





(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws. Then slide the sliding roof drip channel rearward to remove it.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





(c) Hold down the window deflector.





(d) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.