Roof Panel Link: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the RH side.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- HALF OPEN ROOF PANEL
- Half open the roof panel (see MANUAL OPEN OPERATION ).
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REMOVABLE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE REAR SEATBACK BOARD (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- RAISE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the finish plate.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the finish plate.
- REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH
- Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and trim cover.
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.
- REMOVE TOOL BOX COVER
- REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts and strikers.
- REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and trim cover.
- REMOVE TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- Remove the guide rail stopper.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the tonneau cover stopper.
- REMOVE TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.
- REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers, 2 nuts and tonneau cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers, 2 nuts and tonneau cover.
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER INNER LOWER
- Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips and trim cover.
- REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
- Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the other side.
- Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
- Remove the front luggage compartment trim cover.
- Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE RH
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the side plate.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the side plate.
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.
- REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the luggage compartment light and disconnect the connector.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE RH
- Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claw labeled A and claw labeled B, and remove the trim cover.
HINT;
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the bezel.
HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Hold down the area around the service hole, and detach the claw fitting.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the bezel.
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE LH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.
- REMOVE REAR ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH RH
- Loosen the nut and disconnect the cable.
- Remove the 3 screws.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the garnish.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE ROOF PANEL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- Disconnect the connector.
- Using a T40 "TORX" wrench, remove the 2 screws and nut.
- Remove the roof panel link and shims.
HINT:
Keep the roof panel link's type A and B shims separate from other part's shims (see ROOF PANEL LINK )
- REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY RH
- Remove the 3 bolts and drive gear.
- REMOVE SLIDE ROOF LIMIT SWITCH
- Remove the 2 screws and limit switch.