Disassembly

SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: DISASSEMBLY


1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF LOCK CATCH PLATE LH
2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Detach the bracket claw and remove the bracket.






(b) Remove the 2 bolts, room light bracket and drive gear.






3. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Detach the 4 claws and remove the sliding roof piece LH and RH.
(c) Slide and remove the trim.
4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER LH






(a) Remove the stopper.
5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly except when replacing it.





(a) Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.






(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and slide the rear roof drip channel rearward to remove it.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





(c) Hold down the window deflector.






(d) Place matchmarks on the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly at locations A and B as shown in the illustration.






(e) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.