Removal

SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: 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 disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the roof headlining Removal.

3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the curtain shield airbag Removal.

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

(a) Detach the 6 claws and remove the side garnish.





6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Using a "TORX" socket wrench T25, remove the 4 bolts and glass.

8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Remove the sliding roof weatherstrip.





9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.

(b) Remove the 10 bolts, 6 nuts and housing.