Sliding Roof or Removable Roof Panel Sub-Assy
Sliding Roof Or Removable Roof Panel Sub-Assy:
OVERHAUL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. HALF OPEN ROOF PANEL
a. Refer to the MANUAL OPERATING procedures and half open the roof.
3. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
a. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the RH side.
5. REMOVE SUN ROOF OR REMOVABLE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 5 clips labeled A.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Using a clip remover, detach the 3 clips labeled B, and remove the roof headlining.
6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF OR REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the limit switch connector and drive gear connector.
b. Using a clip remover or screwdriver, detach the wire harness clamps.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Using a T40 torx(R) socket, remove the 8 screws.
d. Remove the sliding roof / removable roof panel.
7. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RH
a. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 screws and 2 clips.
b. Remove the weatherstrip.
8. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP LH
9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER CENTER RH
a. Remove the 6 screws and weatherstrip retainer.
10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER CENTER LH
11. REMOVE REMOVABLE ROOF LOCK SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a T40 torx(R) socket, remove the 9 screws.
b. Remove the removable roof lock.
12. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts.
b. Remove the drive gear from the removable roof lock.
13. REMOVE SLIDE ROOF LIMIT SWITCH
a. Remove the screw.
b. Remove the limit switch from the removable roof lock.
14. INSTALL SLIDE ROOF LIMIT SWITCH
15. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
16. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER CENTER LH
17. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER CENTER RH
18. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP LH
19. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RH
20. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF OR REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Torque: 40 N.m (408 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
21. INSTALL REMOVABLE ROOF LOCK SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Temporarily install the 9 screws to install the removable roof lock.
b. Tighten the 6 screws of the 2 locks.
Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf)
c. Fully close the roof.
HINT: Check that the guide pin on the edge of the roof panel is aligned with the catch on the pillar.
d. Set the switch of the roof to the lock position.
1. Insert the tip of the wrench to the driver gear shaft.
2. Turn the wrench counterclockwise (viewing from the under the roof) to unlock the roof lock.
NOTE: Turn the hexagon wrench as much as possible, but do not apply excessive force.
e. Tighten the remaining 3 screws from step (a).
Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf)
f. Release the lock to return it to the half open condition.
22. INSTALL SUN ROOF OR REMOVABLE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
23. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
24. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
25. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
26. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.