Section 509 (Sliding Roof - Removal & Installation): Adjustment

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PULL UP COVER
1. Before making adjustments, pull up the cover.
2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Cover
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TO ADJUST FORWARD OR REARWARD
1. Loosen the sliding roof glass installation screws.
  
  Fig 2: Loosening Sliding Roof Glass Installation Screws
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2. Adjust the sliding roof glass forward and rearward.
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Sliding Roof Glass Forward And Rearward
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TO ADJUST CLEARANCE (Difference in left and right clearance)
1. When the front or rear alignment is not correct, remove the drive gear and sliding roof glass, then adjust the drive rail.
  NOTE: Remove the drive gear with sliding roof fully closed.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Sliding Roof Glass
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2. Adjust by sliding the cable forward or rearward to align the 2 marks as shown in the illustration.
3. Install the drive gear and sliding roof glass.
  
  Fig 5: Aligning Drive Gear Marks
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