Disassembly
1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Detach the bracket claw and remove the bracket. |
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(b) Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
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(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Detach the 4 claws and remove the sliding roof piece LH and RH.
(c) Slide and remove the trim.
3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER LH
(a) Remove the stopper. |
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4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly except when replacing it.
(a) Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and slide the rear roof drip channel rearward to remove it. Text in Illustration
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. |
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(c) Hold down the window deflector. |
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(d) Place matchmarks on the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly at locations A and B as shown in the illustration. Text in Illustration
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(e) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.
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Protective Tape |
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HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Test yourself
A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.





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