Sliding Roof Housing: Disassembly: Disassembly

REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Roof Drive Gear Sub-Assembly With Bolts
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REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the screw and sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Sliding Roof Piece Sub-Assembly With Screw
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  HINT:
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
2. Slide and remove the sunshade trim sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 3: View Of Sunshade Trim Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly only when replacing it.
1. Remove the screw and sliding roof side stopper.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Sliding Roof Side Stopper Screw
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  HINT:
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws. Then slide the sliding roof drip channel rearward to remove it.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Sliding Roof Drip Channel Claws
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  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.
  
  Fig 6: View Of Sliding Roof Drive Cable Sub-Assembly
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