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

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REMOVE GUIDE RAIL STOPPER
1. Remove the screw and stopper.
2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
REMOVE ROOF DRIP CHANNEL
Remove the roof drip channel as shown in the illustration.

Fig 2: Removing Roof Drip Channel
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REMOVE REAR FRAME
Remove the 4 screws and rear frame.
REMOVE DRIVE CABLE
1. Remove the screw and sliding roof panel stopper.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Rear Frame
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2. Slide the drive cable rearward, then remove it.
3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Drive Cable
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  HINT:
  
  At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following items.
  - Adjust the drive cable to a closed and tilted down position.
  - Slide the cable forward or backward to align the 2 marks as shown in the illustration.
  - Slide the cable to the forefront with your hand.
    
    Fig 5: Aligning Drive Cable Marks
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REMOVE ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL
Remove the 4 screws and roof wind deflector panel.

Fig 6: Removing Roof Wind Deflector Panel
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REMOVE GUIDE BLOCK
1. Remove the 2 screws and guide block.
2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
REMOVE 2 CUSHIONS
REMOVE 2 BRACKETS
Remove the 4 screws and 2 brackets.

Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)

Fig 7: Removing Guide Block
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REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING
Remove the 12 screws and sliding roof housing.

Fig 8: Removing Sliding Roof Housing
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