Removal

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.

2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the roof headlining Removal.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH






(a) Disengage the 5 claws and remove the sliding roof garnish.
4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a "TORX" socket wrench T25, remove the 4 bolts and glass.





6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the curtain shield airbag RH.
HINT: Use same procedure for the RH side and LH side.





(b) Remove the nut.
(c) Disengage the claw and remove the map light bracket.
(d) Remove the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.
(e) Remove the 4 bolts and the 7 nuts, and the sliding roof housing.





7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP






(a) Remove the sliding roof weatherstrip.