Removal

CONVERTIBLE: ROOF PANEL LINK: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures described for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the RH side.
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) Half open the roof panel Manual Open Operation.

3. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH Removal

4. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH Removal

5. REMOVE REMOVABLE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH Removal

8. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH Removal

9. REMOVE REAR ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE BACK WINDOW FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER Removal

11. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER Removal

13. REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE Removal

15. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY Removal

16. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY Removal

17. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK BOARD Removal

18. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

19. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

20. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH Removal

21. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal

22. RAISE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ASSEMBLY Removal

23. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ASSEMBLY Removal

24. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the finish plate.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

25. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY

26. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT

27. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and trim cover.

28. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

29. REMOVE TOOL BOX COVER

30. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and strikers.

31. REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and trim cover.

32. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the guide rail stopper.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts.

(e) Remove the tonneau cover stopper.

33. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

34. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers, 2 nuts and tonneau cover.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

35. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER INNER LOWER

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips and trim cover.

36. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the other side.

(b) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the side plate.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

38. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

39. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the luggage compartment light and disconnect the connector.

40. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.

(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw labeled A and claw labeled B, and remove the trim cover.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

41. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the bezel.

HINT
* Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
* Hold down the area around the service hole, and detach the claw fitting.
42. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

43. REMOVE REAR ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH RH

(a) Loosen the nut and disconnect the cable.

(b) Remove the 3 screws.

(c) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the garnish.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

44. REMOVE ROOF PANEL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Using a T40 "TORX" wrench, remove the 2 screws and nut.

(c) Remove the roof panel link and shims.

HINT
Keep the roof panel link's type A and B shims separate from other part's shims Components

45. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and drive gear.

46. REMOVE SLIDE ROOF LIMIT SWITCH

(a) Remove the 2 screws and limit switch.