Sunroof Motor: Removal: Wagon

Completely close the front and rear sunroof, then tilt-up the front sunroof to the most upper position.
Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Remove rear sunroof lid. < Ref. to SEDAN AND WAGON (REAR) , REMOVAL, Sunroof Lid.>
Confirm the matching mark (A) of rear sunroof bracket link and the guide from sunroof opening. (If the mark does not match, adjust to match the mark.)

Fig 1: Identifying Matching Marks On Rear Sunroof Bracket Link & Guide (Wagon)
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Remove luggage room light. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Luggage Room Light.>
Remove rear assist grips.
Remove rear quarter trim. < Ref. to WAGON , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
Remove cover (B) while detaching snap lock carefully. Put the rear center seat belt tongue (A) out to the other side of the trim through the hole.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Cover Detaching Snap Lock
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Remove clips and hang down rear end of roof trim.
Disconnect harness connector (A) and remove sunroof motor mounting screw (B).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Harness Connector & Removing Sunroof Motor Mounting Screw

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