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Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the sliding roof side garnish LH.
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  2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 4 screws and sliding roof glass sub-assembly.
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      NOTE:

      To prevent the sliding roof glass sub-assembly and sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly from being displaced, fully close the sliding roof glass sub-assembly (sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly), and then remove the sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

  4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

  5. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. DISCONNECT SLIDING ROOF DRAIN HOSE 
    1. for Clamp Type:
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      1. Disengage the claw and disconnect the sliding roof drain hose.

        HINT: 

        Use the same procedure for the other 3 sliding roof drain hoses.

    2. for Clip Type:
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      1. Expand the clip and disconnect the sliding roof drain hose.

        HINT: 

        Use the same procedure for the other 3 sliding roof drain hoses.

  7. REMOVE TELEVISION BRACKET (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
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    2. Disengage the clip and 2 guides to remove the television bracket.
  8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY 
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    1. Remove the 10 bolts, 6 nuts and sliding roof housing assembly.