Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING
2. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER AIR DUCT




3. REMOVE GARNISH
Using a screwdriver, remove the garnishes.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS
a. Remove the 4 nuts.
b. Pull the glass upward to remove it.

5. REMOVE DRIVE GEAR

NOTE: Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof fully closed.




a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.




c. Using a screwdriver, remove the cam plate cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.




d. Turn the drive gear to align the point marks as shown in the illustration.
e. Install the cam plate cover.

NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If the sliding roof position and drive gear fully closed position are not matched, the sliding roof does not operate normally.

6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING




a. Remove the 4 drain hoses from the housing.
b. Remove the room light wire harness.
c. Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts and sliding roof housing.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.