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Sliding roof/convertible

Sliding roof (TMC Made)

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Introduction — 61Audio & visual system — 16Automatic transmission / trans — 19Transmission revolution (ATM) — 1Shift lock system (ATM) — 1Brake — 20Clutch — 10Communication system — 4Cooling — 15Cruise control — 3Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 9Emission control — 8Engine control system — 12Engine hood/door — 7Exhaust — 3Exterior/interior trim — 14Front suspension — 9Fuel — 12Heater & air conditioner — 16Ignition — 8Instrument panel/meter — 7Intake — 7Lighting — 11Lubrication — 16Manual transmission/transaxle — 13Parking brake — 10Power steering — 7Rear suspension — 10Seat — 12Service specifications — 26Sliding roof/convertible — 4Starting & charging — 11Starting system (2AZ−FE)(From July, 2003) — 1Starting system (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE) — 1Steering column — 6Theft deterrent & door lock — 9Tire & wheel — 4Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 5Back window glass — 1Power window control system — 1Power mirror control system — 1Inner rear view mirror assy — 1Windshield glass — 1Wiring — 1
22steps
~132min
4/5difficulty
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COMPONENTS
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT

HINT: The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.

  1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY
  2. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH PAD RH (W/O CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG)

  3. Remove the 7 screws and roof side rail garnish pad.

  4. Use the same procedures described above on the other side.

  5. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH PAD LH (W/O CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG)
  6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

a. Using a screwdriver, remove the sliding roof side garnish.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Use the same procedures described above on the other side.

Remove sliding roof side garnish RH Remove sliding roof side garnish RH
  1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
  2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB−ASSY

a. Using a torx wrench (T25), remove the 4 screws and sliding roof glass.

  1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP
  2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB−ASSY

  3. Remove the 2 bolts.

  4. Disconnect the clamp and then remove the sliding roof drive gear.

9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB−ASSY

  1. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses from the housing.

  2. w/o curtain shield airbag: Remove the 6 nuts and 4 bolts, then remove the housing as shown in the illustration.

  3. w/ curtain shield airbag: Remove the 6 nuts and 8 bolts, then remove the housing as shown in the illustration.

    10. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB−ASSY
10. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB−ASSY

  1. Remove the screw and stopper.

  2. Remove the sunshade trim.

  3. Use the same procedures described above on the other side.

11. ADJUST FULLY CLOSED POSITION

a. Using a screwdriver, slide the drive cable of the sliding roof to align the matchmarks.

HINT: Tape the tip of the screwdriver before use.

Adjust fully closed position Adjust fully closed position 12. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB−ASSY a. Check for a difference in level between the sliding roof (weatherstrip) and roof panel.Corner of rear side: 0 1.5 mm (0 0.059 in.)
b. Check for a difference in level between the sliding roof

b. Check for a difference in level between the sliding roof (glass) and roof panel.

NOTICE: The clearance should be thoroughly even.

c. Adjust the roof panel.

1. Using a torque driver T25, loosen a screw to adjust the sliding roof panel position.

When the adjustment has done, tighten the screw there.

  1. RESET THE SLIDING ROOF POSITION
  2. INSPECT FOR LEAKS

  3. Adjusting the sliding roof, check there is no water leak.

  4. In case of water leak, readjust the sliding roof.

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