Disassembly

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING (for CrewMax): DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY





1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, room light bracket and drive gear.





2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Detach the 4 claws and remove the sliding roof piece LH and RH.
(c) 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) Detach the 4 claws and remove the 4 roof wind deflector panel guide clips.





(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Slide each roof wind deflector lifter link in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.





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

(e) Place matchmarks on the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly and sliding roof housing sub-assembly.





(f) Hold down the window deflector.





(g) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE REAR SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and mounting bracket.
5. REMOVE REAR SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.