Disassembly
SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disengage the claw and remove the sliding roof drive gear bracket.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly.
2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws and sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH and RH.
(b) Slide and remove the sunshade trim sub-assembly.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly except when replacing it.
(a) Remove the 2 screws and sliding roof side stoppers.
(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) Hold down the window deflector.
(d) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.