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Roof Opening Panel Module: Removal

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  1. Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from battery terminal. Refer to BATTERY GROUND CABLE .
  2. Remove sliding roof trim panel for access.
  3. Using a drive key or screwdriver in the motor gearbox slot, manually move the sliding roof towards the closed position.
    Fig 1: Manually Moving Sliding Roof Towards Closed Position
    G03177517Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Position the sliding roof with an 8mm gap between the driven lever and the guide rail step.
    Fig 2: Identifying Gap Between Driven Lever And Guide Rail Step
    G03177518Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Remove roof console for access. Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
  6. Release sun visor from support and position at cantrail.
  7. Remove visor support securing screw and remove support from header.
  8. Disconnect harness multiplugs from sliding roof control module.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Harness Multiplugs From Sliding Roof Control Module
    G03177519Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. Carefully withdraw adjacent section of flange finisher and edge of headlining sufficient to provide access to control module.
  10. Depressing retaining tang on RH side of module, lower that side and release from tang on sliding roof frame.
    Fig 4: Releasing Module
    G03177520Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.