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Removal and Replacement

Sliding Roof Assembly Removal And Installation


Sliding Roof Assembly Components:






Removal

1. Remove head lining.
2. Remove sliding roof glass.
3. Disconnect drain hoses (1) connected to sliding roof assembly at 4 locations.







4. Disconnect sliding roof motor assembly (1) at coupler (2).







5. Remove 6 nuts (1) and then remove sliding roof assembly (2).







Installation

For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the following points.
- Align positioning holes (3) in sliding roof assembly (2) at right and left and pins (1) on body side for installation.







- Connect drain hoses (1) to sliding roof assembly at 4 locations. Pass front drain hose between roof panel and inner panel and through front pillar down to sill side. Pass rear drain hose into baring hole in rear quarter inner panel and through C pillar down to jig hole in rear side bumper.

NOTE: After reinstalling sliding roof assembly, be sure to make glass adjustment.