Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly: Removal

Remove the front sliding glass panel. For additional information, refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS - FRONT SLIDING in this service information.
Remove the 6 rear fixed glass panel screws and carefully position the fixed glass panel forward to allow access to the roof opening panel shade assembly.

NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

Fig 1: Removing Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly

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Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry the tab upward then pull the leading edge of the shade forward to release the shade from the track.

NOTE: During this step, the pre-tension within the shade assembly may be lost.

Fig 2: Pushing In Button On LH Side Of Shade Assembly

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Push in the button on the LH side of the shade assembly, then pull up to release the LH side until tension is felt on the RH side.

NOTE: Do not go past 25.4 mm (1 in) or the shade may come apart and tension will be undone.

Fig 3: Locking Notch Engaged To Maintain Tension

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Pull the shade to the left about 25 mm (1 in) until the locking notch is engaged to maintain tension.
Pull the shade assembly straight towards the LH side to remove.