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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF FRONT GARNISH
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS ASSEMBLY
1. Pull up the covers.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Sliding Roof Glass Assembly Cover
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2. Remove the 2 screws.
  Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
4. Pull the glass assembly upward to remove it.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the glass assembly.
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISHES
Remove the sliding roof side garnishes from the sliding roof glass assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Screws
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REMOVE DRIVE GEAR
NOTE: Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof fully closed.
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
  Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
  
  NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
  If the sliding roof position and drive gear fully closed position are not matched, the sliding roof does not operate normally.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Drive Gear
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REMOVE SLIDING ROOF BRACKET
Remove the 10 bolts, 2 nuts and 6 sliding roof bracket.

Torque:

Bolt: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

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

Fig 4: Removing Sliding Roof Bracket
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REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING
1. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses from the housing.
2. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
3. Remove the 4 nuts, then remove the housing as shown in the illustration.
  Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body and curtain shield air-bag assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Sliding Roof Housing
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