Removal (Land Cruiser)
- Close sun roof. Turn ignition off. Remove roof headlining rear trim. Remove third row seats and striker plates (if equipped). See Figure. On all models, remove rear mat set plate. On vehicles equipped with cargo compartment cover, remove cover. On vehicles equipped with third row seats, remove rear mat. Remove third row rear seat shoulder belt floor anchor. On all models, remove rear door scuff plates. Remove rear door opening trim.
- Remove jack cover located in left quarter trim. Carefully remove left and right quarter trim panels by releasing clips along outer edges. On vehicles equipped with third row seats, remove seat shoulder belt outer anchor. On all models, remove second row seat shoulder belt outer anchor. On vehicles equipped with third row seats, remove rear assist grips.
- On all models, remove cargo compartment upper trim. Remove front door scuff plates. Remove kick panels. Remove front door opening trim. Remove front assist grips. Remove front pillar upper trim. Remove center pillar lower trim. Remove front seat shoulder belt outer anchor. Remove center assist grips.
- Remove sun visors and holders. Remove, dome light cover and dome light. Remove map light cover and map light. Remove overhead console. Remove sun roof opening trim moldings. Release 7 clips and remove roof headlining. Remove side trim plates. Remove sun roof mounting nuts and shims. See Figure. Pull upward on sun roof glass and remove.
- Ensure sun roof is closed. Remove 2 bolts and sun roof motor assembly. Remove 4 drain hoses and disconnect dome light wire harness clamps. Remove 8 bolts, 2 nuts and sun roof housing.