Roof Opening Panel Frame: Removal
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NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
If replacing the roof opening panel frame, remove the air deflector. Refer to: Air Deflector .
- 2.
Remove the roof opening panel glass. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass .
- 3.
On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panel. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .
- 5.
Remove the interior rear view mirror. Refer to: Interior Rear View Mirror .
- 6.
On both sides, remove the B-pillar trim panel. Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel .
- 7.
On both sides, remove the C-pillar upper trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel .
- 8.
On both sides, remove the C-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Lower Trim Panel .
- 9.NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
On both sides. Remove the screw, detach the pin-type retainers and clips, route the seatbelt through the trim panel and remove the trim panel.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- 10.NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
On both sides. Remove the sun visors.
- 1.
Remove the cap.
- 2.
Release the clip.
- 3.
Remove the sun visor.
- 4.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
- 1.
- 11.NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
On both sides. Remove the retainer and the sun visor clip.
- 12.NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
If equipped, all. Remove the retainer covers, the retainers and the grab handle.
- 13.
Remove the passenger seat head restraint and position the passenger seat in the full rearward and full reclined position.
- 15.NOTE: When releasing the magnets around the roof opening panel area, pull down on the plastic headliner reinforcement between the headliner and the roof or damage to the headliner may result.
Carefully release the seven magnets and two guide pins and magnets.
- 18.
With the help of an assistant, disconnect the roof opening panel motor electrical connector and remove the roof opening panel frame bolts.Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)