Removal

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

1. 1
   Disengage the 3 claws.
2. 2
   Disengage the rear clip.
3. 3
   Disengage the front clip.
4. 4
   Remove the slide garnish by pulling it rearward.

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT: Use the same procedures described above for the LH side.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY

1. 1
   Disconnect the 4 hoses and drive gear wire harness connector.
2. 2
   Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.
3. 3
   Remove the 6 nuts and housing.

6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUBASSEMBLY

1. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.

7. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE ROOF DRIP CHANNEL REAR

9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE LH

1. 1
   Remove the 4 guide clips.
2. 2
   Using a screwdriver, separate the link rod from the link holder, as shown in the illustration.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use

1. 1
   Using long nose pliers, level the part indicated in the illustration.
2. 2
   Pull out the deflector lifter link and drive cable together.

10. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE RH

HINT: Use the same procedures described above for the LH side.

11. REMOVE ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL SUBASSEMBLY

1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw of the panel, as shown in the illustration.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Using a screwdriver, push hard the part indicated in the illustration to remove the panel.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

12. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING PANEL

1. Remove the 2 screws and housing panel.

13. ADJUST FULLY CLOSE POSITION

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

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.