Repair Procedure: Removal

Moon Roof (Sliding Roof) Housing Sub-assembly

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), 2003 to 2005 model year 4Runner

Repair Manual for moon roof housing sub-assembly removal and installation procedures:

Sliding Roof/convertible: Sliding Roof: Replacement

1. Remove roof headlining assembly. Please refer to TIS, applicable model year 4Runner Repair Manual: Exterior/Interior Trim: Headlining Assy: Replacement.

2. Remove sliding roof guide rail cover LH.

Using a taped screwdriver, pry out the rail cover.

3. Remove sliding roof guide rail cover LH.

4. Remove sliding roof guide rail cover RH.

5. Remove sliding roof side garnish LH.

6. Remove sliding roof side garnish RH.





7. Remove sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

A. Using a Torx wrench (T25), remove the 4 screws.

B. Pull the glass upward to remove it.





8. Remove sliding roof
housing sub-assembly.

A. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses from the housing.

B. Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.

C. Remove the 6 nuts and housing sub-assembly.

9. Remove white end caps from the rear of the housing assembly.

NOTE:

^ Make sure NOT to lose or damage the foam tape on the end caps. This tape is used to prevent waterleaks. Also, make note of the correct position of the end cap to aid in reassembly.





10. Remove rear drip bar.





11. While holding slide, move cable shoe rearwards to end of travel. Then push slide rearwards approximately 6 inches.





12. Remove wind deflector retaining clip (both sides).

Push down on tab, pull up on rear.

NOTE:
To prevent breakage of the guide block release lever when the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C), use a heat gun to raise the temperature of the guide block and surrounding aluminum housing to a temperature of at least 65°F (18°C). Be careful NOT to damage components or paint with the heat gun.





13. Remove wind deflector.





14. Move slides to most forward position and then while holding slides, move cable shoes forward so roof is in full tilt-up position.





NOTE:
Keep slide tab in the middle of the cut-out in the moon roof assembly for ease.





15. Move front of slide bracket rearwards until Phillips screws are exposed 2 screws on each side.





16. Remove the 2 Phillips screws from each side.








17. Remove front drip pan/drip rail. Unhook cable overflow housings from frame. Pull up on frame to remove drip rail. Cables will slide out of housings.





18. Release wind deflector actuator rod from front clip.

19. Remove front wind deflector actuator clip.





20. Grab shoe and push it out the front of the moon roof housing.





21. Remove actuator rod clips (both sides).





22. Remove actuator rod (both sides).





23. Remove garnish slide (both sides).





24. Remove end plug (both sides).