Assembly, Drive, Front: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Motor Manual Open

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1 - REAR DRIVE MOTOR

2 - FRONT DRIVE MOTOR

3 - DRIVE AXLE LOCATION

4 - 6 mm HEX SOCKET

Drop headliner down as needed to gain access to the motors. Refer to HEADLINER, Removal .
Disconnect the module electrical connector.
Manually position the front drive assembly about 300 mm (12 inches) open. Refer to Full Open Retractable Roof, Standard Procedure .

Fig 2: Front Motor, Screws And Electrical Connector
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Remove the three screws (2) and separate the front motor (3) from the roof system.
NOTE:
Discard the screws (2) and replace with service screws and washers.
Disconnect the electrical connector (1) and remove the motor.

Fig 3: Nylon Pins, Cover Assembly And Drive Assembly Cap
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Manually position the front bow and drive assembly (1) back about 300 mm (12 inches).
CAUTION:
When moving the drive assemblies without the motors attached make sure that the assemblies are moved straight back.
Separate the headliner hook and loop strip (3) and expose the drive mechanism.
Remove the five screws (2) and separate the cover assembly from the drive (1).

Fig 4: Coupler
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Remove the wind deflector. Refer to DEFLECTOR, Wind, Removal .
Remove the couplers (1).

Fig 5: Drive Link And Drive Assembly
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Remove the front cam plates (2). Refer to PLATE, Cam, Removal

Fig 6: Lift Arms And Sliders
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Move the front drive forward to gain access to the nylon pin (2).
Carefully remove the two nylon pins (2) and separate the cover assembly (1) from the drive assembly cap (3).
Remove the nylon push pins (2).

Fig 7: Drive Link Connection
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Disconnect the drive link (4) and remove the drive assembly (1).
Pull cables out slightly.