Removal

SLIDING ROOF: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
2. 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.
NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Standard Body)
(a) Remove the roof headlining Removal.
4. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Long Body)
(a) Remove the roof headlining Removal.
5. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the airbag Removal.
6. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE ROOF SIDE NO. 1 AIR DUCT LH (W/ Rear Cooler)





(a) Remove the 3 clips and duct.
8. REMOVE ROOF SIDE NO. 1 AIR DUCT RH (W/ Rear Cooler)
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
(a) Detach the 5 claws and remove the side garnish.
10. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





11. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a T25 "TORX" driver, remove the 4 screws and glass.





12. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GARNISH FRONT
(a) Detach the 5 claws and remove the front garnish.
13. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.
(b) Remove the 14 bolts, 8 nuts and housing.