Guide-Sunroof Glass: Removal

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Channel Arm

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Place the sunroof in the vent position.
Remove the sunroof assembly. (Refer to BODY/SUNROOF/ASSEMBLY-MODULE - REMOVAL)
Remove the motor. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP - SUNROOF SERVICE INFO/MOTOR/MODULE-SUNROOF - REMOVAL)
Remove the glass. (Refer to BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS - REMOVAL)
Remove the wind deflector. (Refer to BODY/SUNROOF/DEFLECTOR-WIND - REMOVAL)
Separate the drain channel arms (2) from the guide mechanisms (1) one at a time.
CAUTION: Do not pry the channel arms apart at the same time or you could break the drain channel.
Slide the drain channel rearward out of the way.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Hard Stop Screw
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Remove the hard stop screw from the frame.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Glass Guide
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Push the drive cable and guide plate forward past the hard stop screw location until the glass guide comes loose.

Fig 4: Removing Glass Guide
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Rotate the guide (1) up and out of the front beam (3) and release the front foot (2) from the channel guide.