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Section 397 (Sliding Roof System): Replacement

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HINT:

The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.

  1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GUIDE RAIL COVER LH 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the rail cover.
    Fig 1: Disengaging Claws
    G03476638Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GUIDE RAIL COVER RH 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the rail cover.
  4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the garnish.
    Fig 2: Removing Sliding Roof Side Garnish LH
    G03476639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the garnish.
  6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a Torx wrench (T25), remove the 4 screws and sliding roof glass.
  7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING BRACKET NO.1 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 housing brackets.
  8. REMOVE SLIDING REAR MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 rear mounting brackets.
  9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the 4 drain hoses.
    2. Remove the 6 nuts and housing sub-assy.
  10. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the drive gear connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear sub-assy.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts
    G03476640Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 sunshade stoppers.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  12. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSY 
    1. Sliding the sunshade trim backward, remove it.
  13. ADJUST FULLY CLOSED POSITION 
    1. Using a screwdriver, slide the drive cable of the sliding roof to align the matchmarks.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 4: Sliding Drive Cable Of Sliding Roof To Align Matchmarks
    G03476641Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSY 
    1. Check for a difference in levels between the sliding roof (weatherstrip) and roof panel.

      Dimension (Corner of rear side): 

      0 +/- 1.5 mm (0 +/- 0.059 in.) 

      Fig 5: Checking Levels Between Sliding Roof (Weatherstrip) And Roof Panel
      G03476642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check for a difference in levels between the sliding roof (roof glass) and roof panel.

      Dimension: 21.4 mm (0.843 in.) 

    NOTE: The clearance should be all around even.
    Fig 6: Checking Levels Between Sliding Roof (Roof Glass) And Roof Panel
    G03476643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSY 
    1. Adjust the roof panel.
      1. Using a Torx wrench T25, loosen a screw to adjust the sliding roof panel position. When the adjustment has been done, tighten the screw there.
  16. RESET SLIDING ROOF POSITION (See  RESET  ) 
  17. INSPECT FOR LEAKS 
    1. Adjusting the sliding roof, check that there is no water leak.

    If water leaks, readjust the sliding roof.

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