Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING
2. REMOVE SIDE GARNISH
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 nuts.
Torque: 4.0 N.m (41 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf)
b. Pull the glass upward to remove it.
4. REMOVE DRIVE GEAR
NOTE: Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof fully closed.
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts an drive gear.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
c. Remove the 2 screws and map light bracket from the drive gear.
5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING
a. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses from the housing.
b. Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.
Torque: 5.4 (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
c. Remove the 6 nuts, then remove the sliding roof housing.
Torque: 5.4 (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.