Sliding Roof: Replacement

HINT:

The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw (A) and 4 claws (B).
      Fig 1: Disengaging Claws Using Screwdriver

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      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Remove the side garnish.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH 

   HINT:

   Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSY 
   1. Using a torx driver (T25), remove the 4 screws and roof glass.
5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSY 
   1. Remove the nut.
   2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the bracket.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   3. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
      Fig 2: Removing Drive Gear Bolts

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6. DISCONNECT SLIDING ROOF DRAIN HOSE 
7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSY 
   1. Remove the 4 bolts, 7 nuts and roof housing.
      Fig 3: Removing Sliding Roof Housing Sub-Assy

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8. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSY 
9. REMOVE ROOF DRIP CHANNEL REAR 
10. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.
       Fig 4: Removing Sliding Roof Drive Cable Stoppers

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       HINT:

       Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

    2. Slide the drive cable backward and remove it.
       Fig 5: Sliding Drive Cable Backward To Remove

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       HINT:

       Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

11. REMOVE ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the wind deflector panel as shown in Fig 6 .
       Fig 6: Removing Wind Deflector Panel

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12. ADJUST FULLY CLOSED POSITION 
    1. Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable to align the matchmarks.

       HINT:

       Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

       Fig 7: Sliding Roof Drive Cable To Align Matchmarks

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13. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSY 
    1. Install the roof housing with the 7 nuts and 4 bolts.

       Torque: 5.5 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) 

14. ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSY 
    1. Check the clearance the roof glass and roof panel. Using a torx wrench (T25), loosen the 4 screws and adjust the sliding roof panel position.

       Difference: 0 +/- 1.4 mm (0.055 in.) 

       NOTE: The difference should be even all around.