Removal

SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: REMOVAL

1. 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.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the roof headlining assembly Removal.

3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH Removal.

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Detach the 5 claws and remove the side garnish.

6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a T25 "TORX" driver, remove the 4 screws and glass.

8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Remove the sliding roof weatherstrip.

9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.

(b) Remove the 8 bolts and 4 nuts.

NOTICE:
Be sure that the nuts are fully threaded onto the bolts.

(d) Pull the sliding roof housing sub-assembly downward and detach the 2 claws of the sliding roof lock catch plate LH form the stud bolt as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

NOTICE:
Performing this procedure breaks the claws of the sliding roof lock catch plate LH so that the sliding roof housing sub-assembly can be removed. However, do not use excessive force.

(e) Remove the 4 nuts and sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

(f) Detach the 2 claws and remove the sliding roof lock catch plate LH from the sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

HINT
The sliding roof lock catch plate LH is used when the vehicle is assembled at the factory and is not needed for reinstallation.