Roof Opening Panel Frame: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: The air deflector must be installed with the roof opening panel in the open position.

If replacing the roof opening panel frame, remove the air deflector. Refer to: Air Deflector .
Fully close the roof opening panel glass.

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Remove the roof opening panel glass. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass .
Fully open the roof opening panel shield.

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Remove the headliner. Refer to:Headliner .
On both sides. Remove the side curtain airbags. Refer to: Side Curtain Airbag .
Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

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Disconnect the front drain tubes.

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Remove the front beam.
1. Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
2. Detach the pin-type retainers, release the tabs and remove the front beam.
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Disconnect the rear drain tubes and the roof opening panel motor electrical connectors.

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Position the front and second row seats as shown in the figure.

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Open the liftgate.

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With the help of an assistant. Remove the bolts and the roof opening panel frame.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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With the help of an assistant. Remove the roof opening panel frame out the rear of the vehicle.

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