Removal

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: REMOVAL

1. 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.

2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the roof headlining Removal.

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH





(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY





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

(b) Pull the glass upward to remove it.

6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

7. DISCONNECT SLIDING ROOF DRAIN HOSE

(a) Disconnect the 4 drain hoses.

8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 4 bolts, 8 nuts and housing.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the curtain shield airbag when removing the housing.