DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt.
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(b) Disengage the claw and guide as shown in the illustration to remove the map light bracket.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly. | |
2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the screw.
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HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side.
(b) Move the sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration to disengage the guide.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side.
(c) Move the sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws and remove the sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side.
(d) Remove the rear sliding roof sunshade stopper as shown in the illustration.
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HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side.
(e) Slide and remove the sunshade trim sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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3. REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP CHANNEL
(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
*a | Protective Tape | - | - |
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HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Slide and remove the rear roof drip channel as shown in the illustration.
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4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly is necessary.
(a) Hold down the roof wind deflector panel sub-assembly.
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(b) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable LH as shown in the illustration to remove it.
*a | Protective Tape |
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HINT:
5. REMOVE ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Pull each spring in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 springs.
*a | Spring |
*b | Guide |
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(b) Pull the roof wind deflector panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 guides and remove it.