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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2007ES 350REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESUN ROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOPSLIDING ROOFSLIDING ROOF HOUSING (FOR STANDARD)INSTALLATION

2007 Lexus ES 350

SLIDING ROOF HOUSING (for Standard): Installation

2007 Lexus ES 350SECTION Installation

INSTALL SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP
1. Install the sliding roof weatherstrip as follows:
  1. Position the joint of the weatherstrip at the rear center.
  2. Align the marks on the weatherstrip with the middle marks at the corners of the plastic on the edge of the sliding roof panel and install the weatherstrip. Make sure that the marks on the weatherstrip are positioned within the area indicated by the marks at the corners of the plastic on the edge of the sliding roof panel.
    
    Fig 1: Aligning Marks On Weatherstrip With Middle Marks At Corners Of Sliding Roof Panel
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Install the lip of the weatherstrip firmly.
INSTALL SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the sliding roof housing sub-assembly with the 8 bolts and 8 nuts.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Sliding Roof Housing Sub-Assembly, Bolts And Nuts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque:
  
  Nut
  
  5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
  
  Bolt
  
  8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
2. Connect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.
  NOTE: The clip must face toward the outside of the vehicle and also be above the lower surface of the sliding roof housing when installing the drain hoses.

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