Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING
2. REMOVE SIDE GARNISHES
Using a screwdriver, remove the garnishes.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws.
b. Pull the glass upward to remove it.




4. REMOVE DRIVE GEAR

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

a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and drive gear.




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

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.




5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING
a. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses from the housing.
b. Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.
c. Remove the 6 nuts, then remove the housing as shown in the below illustration.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.