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Part 1





SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: METALTOP ROOF: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

Service Precautions

NOTICE:

w/ Navigation System for HDD:

After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal Service Precautions.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

3. SET LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the key cover.





(b) Using the mechanical key, release the luggage compartment door lock.

(c) Open the luggage compartment door.





(d) Pull the emergency cable at the luggage compartment door hinge assembly LH and RH to release the closer lock.





(e) Hold the luggage compartment door by the luggage compartment door hinge and move it to the position shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
* Perform this operation using 2 persons.
* Synchronize the movement of the left and right sides of the luggage compartment door when moving it.
* A large amount of force is required to open the front of the luggage compartment door. Perform the operation slowly.
* When moving the luggage compartment door, be careful not to apply force to the No. 1 and No. 2 package tray trim hinges.

4. REMOVE INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





(b) Disengage the claw, fastener and remove the luggage compartment trim cover inner LH.





5. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE TRIM BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and No. 2 side trim bracket.





6. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM HINGE

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Disengage the clamp.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 package tray trim hinge.

7. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clips and remove No. 2 package tray trim panel assembly.





8. REMOVE INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

9. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM BRACKET RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

10. REMOVE NO. 1 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM HINGE

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

11. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

12. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and clip, and remove the package tray trim garnish LH.





13. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

14. REMOVE UNDER PACKAGE TRAY TRIM COVER

(a) Disengage the 6 clips.





(b) Slide the package tray trim cover toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 5 guides to remove the under package tray trim cover.

15. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM COVER

(a) Disengage the 6 clips.





(b) Slide the package tray trim cover under toward the front of the vehicle and disengage the 5 guides to remove the package tray trim cover.

16. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY PANEL (for Front Side)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and package tray panel.





17. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY PANEL (for Rear Side)

(a) Remove the 6 bolts and package tray panel.





18. SET PACKAGE TRAY TRIM BRACKET

(a) Use a wrench to move the package tray trim bracket to the position shown in the illustration.





(b) Using a socket hexagon wrench 5, remove the 2 bolts.





(c) Slide the bracket toward the front of the vehicle and disconnect the side bracket from the removable roof lock.

NOTICE:
Be careful when sliding the RH side, because a limit switch is attached to it.

(d) Remove the side bracket from each side.

HINT
The RH side cannot be detached from the vehicle because a limit switch is attached to it.

19. ROOF HALF-OPEN

(a) Manually move the roof to the position shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
* Perform this operation using 2 persons.
* Synchronize the movement of the left and right sides of the roof when moving it.

20. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH LH Removal

21. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH RH Removal

22. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Center) Removal

23. REMOVE FRONT SIDE RAIL SPACER LH

(a) Using needle nose pliers, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front side rail spacer LH.





24. REMOVE FRONT SIDE RAIL SPACER RH

(a) Using needle nose pliers, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front side rail spacer RH.





25. REMOVE FRONT SLIDE ROOF PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.





(b) Using a clip remover, disengage the 2 clamps.

(c) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 8 bolts and front slide roof panel sub-assembly.





26. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Disengage the 2 clips.





(b) Remove the 2 screws and roof side rail weatherstrip LH.





27. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

28. REMOVE CENTER ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the 6 screws and center roof side rail weatherstrip retainer LH.





29. REMOVE CENTER ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.



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