Sunroof Assembly: Removal

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM".
Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
When removing the clip, use great care not to damage the trim panel - roof assembly.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE:
- Completely close the lid assembly - sunroof, then disconnect the ground cable.
- For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.

Remove the lid assembly - sunroof.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the lid assembly sunroof.

Remove the lid assembly - sunroof.

Preparation tool:

TORX^® T25

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Remove the trim panel - roof assembly.
Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF TRIM>REMOVAL .
Remove the bracket - assist rail.

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Disconnect the connector of the motor assembly - sunroof.
Remove the drain tube - sunroof.
NOTE: When removing the drain tube - sunroof completely, perform the step 8.

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Remove the rail assembly - sunroof.

Remove the curtain airbag module.
Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .

Remove the bolts and then remove the sunroof bracket.

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Remove the bolts, then remove the rail assembly.

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Remove the drain tube - sunroof.

NOTE: For easy replacement work, attach a string when pulling the drain tube - sunroof.

Remove the cover side sill - front INN and cover side sill - front.
Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>LOWER INNER TRIM>REMOVAL .
Disconnect each connector, bolt and clip, then remove the connector holder.
Remove the front side of drain tube - sunroof.
Remove the mat - rear floor and the spacer - rear floor.

Remove the rear side of drain tube - sunroof.

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