Disassembly

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly.





2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw and sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH.





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

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





3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
Disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly only when replacing it.

(a) Remove the screw and sliding roof side stopper.





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

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





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.