Removal And Installation

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NOTE: The roof opening panel must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel, including: whenever the roof opening panel has been removed from the roof opening panel assembly, a new roof opening panel motor/module has been installed or when a new roof opening panel assembly has been installed. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization .

1.

Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

2.

Disconnect the electrical connector and 3 pushpin retainers.
- Position the wiring harness aside.

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3.

Remove the roof opening panel frame.
1. 1.
  
  Disconnect the 4 roof opening panel drain hoses.
1. 2.
  
  Remove the 9 bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
1. 3.
  
  Remove the roof opening panel frame.

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4.

To install, reverse the removal procedure. If a new roof opening panel frame is being installed, transfer the existing roof opening panel motor, air deflector, rear trough, roof opening panel glass and roof opening panel shield onto the new frame assembly. Initialize the roof opening panel motor. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization .