Removal Procedure

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Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement (Extended Cab) or Sunroof Window Replacement (Crew Cab) .

Fig 1: Identifying Water Trough-To-Sunroof Assembly Screws

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Remove the screws (1) that retain the water trough to the sunroof frame
Remove the water trough through the roof opening of the vehicle.
It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in the headliner replacement procedure that will lower the headline enough to gain access to the part to be remove. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab) .

Fig 2: View Of Sunroof Sunshade (Crew Cab)

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Remove the left and right sunroof housing drain gutters (1) from the rear of the sunroof frame (2). Refer to Sunroof Housing Drain Gutter Replacement (Extended Cab) or Sunroof Housing Drain Gutter Replacement (Crew Cab)
Slide the sunshade (3) rearward to release it from the tracks.
Remove the sunshade from the of the vehicle.