Section 459 (Sliding Roof System): Disassembly

1. Using a screwdriver, slide the drive cable rearward.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Remove the 4 screws and wind deflector panel.
   Fig 1: Removing Wind Deflector Panel

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1. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear assembly.
2. Remove the 2 screws and map lamp bracket from the gear.
3. Disconnect the connector.
   Fig 2: Removing Drive Gear Assembly

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1. Remove the 10 screws.
2. Slide the drive cables forward.
3. Remove the cable guide casing.

Remove the roof drip channel from the drive cables.

Remove the 12 screws and sliding roof casing.

Fig 3: Removing Sliding Roof Casing

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1. Remove the screw.
2. Slide the sliding roof guide block forward to remove it.
3. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
   Fig 4: Removing Sliding Roof Guide Blocks

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Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers from the drive rails.

Slide the sunshade trim rearward to remove it.

Slide the drive cables forward to remove them from the drive rails.

Remove the 2 screws and rear housing frame from the center housing frame.

Remove the 4 screws and center housing frame from the drive rails.

Remove the 4 screws and brackets from the drive rails.