Disassembly

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Detach the bracket's claw and remove the bracket.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 sliding roof panel stoppers and trim.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Only when replacing the sliding roof drive cable:
(1) Remove the 2 screws and 2 sliding roof side stoppers.
(2) Remove the screw and sliding roof piece LH.
(3) Remove the screw and sliding roof piece RH.





(4) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claw. Then slide the drip channel rearward to remove it.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





(5) Using a screwdriver, slide the drive cable in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





4. REMOVE ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws. Then remove the wind deflector panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.