Removal

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING (for Standard): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
Removal
2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH





(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the clip and remove the side garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
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.

(a) Using a T25 "torx" driver, remove the 4 screws and roof glass.
5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the 4 hoses and drive gear connector.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.
(c) Remove the 8 nuts and housing.
6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
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.

(a) Remove the drive gear bracket.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
7. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE ROOF DRIP CHANNEL REAR





(a) Remove the roof drip channel as shown in the illustration.
9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the drive cable by sliding it backward.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.