Sliding Roof: Disassembly

Remove sliding roof panel stopper :
Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.
Remove sunshade trim :

Fig 1: Locating Sunshade Trim
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Remove rear roof drip channel :
Remove the rear roof drip channel.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Roof Drip Channel
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NOTE:

At the time of reassembly, please refer to following items.

Adjust the drive cable to a closed and tilted down position.
Slide the cable forward or backward to align the 2 marks.

Fig 3: Locating Cable Alignment Marks
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Slide the cable to the forefront with your hand.

Remove drive cable :
1. Remove the screw and guide rail stopper.
  
  Fig 4: Drive Cable Removal Procedure
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2. Slide the drive cable rearward, then remove it.
Remove roof window deflector panel :
Remove guide block :
Remove the 2 screws and guide block.

Fig 5: Locating Guide Block Mounting Screws
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Remove sliding roof housing :
Remove the 6 screws and sliding roof housing.

Fig 6: Locating Sliding Roof Housing Mounting Bolts
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