Disassembly

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Detach the bracket's claw and remove the bracket.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.





2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws and sliding roof piece LH and RH.





(b) Slide and remove the sunshade trim sub-assembly.

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
Do not remove the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly except when replacing it.

(a) Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.





(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws. Then slide the sliding roof drip channel rearward to remove it.





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Place matchmarks on the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly and sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

(d) While holding down the window deflector, using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.