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Roof Panel Link: Installation

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  1. INSTALL SLIDE ROOF LIMIT SWITCH 
    1. Install the limit switch with the 2 screws.

      HINT:

      Install the white tape side of the limit switch (with wire harness) so that it is inside the vehicle.

      Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Limit Switch
      G05294278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Install the drive gear with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Drive Gear And Bolts
      G05294279Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN ROOF PANEL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Temporarily install the shims and roof panel link with the 2 screws and nut.

      HINT:

      • Use the shims stored during removal.
      • The number of shims is changeable depending on the situation.
    2. Connect the connector.
      Fig 3: Identifying Shims And Roof Panel Link
      G05294280Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL REAR ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH RH 
    1. Connect the cable and tighten the nut.
      Fig 4: Identifying Cable And Nut
      G05294281Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

    2. Attach the claw and install the garnish with the 3 screws.
  5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  6. INSTALL REAR ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  7. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  8. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  9. INSTALL REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  10. INSTALL REMOVABLE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  11. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  12. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  13. ADJUST ROOF LINE 
    NOTE: In order to prevent the roofs rear side from rising when driving at a high speed, adjustment of the roof panel link sub-assembly adjusting screw is necessary. Be sure to perform the following adjustment procedure.
    1. Using a T40 "TORX" driver, remove the stopper cushion from the roof panel link.
    2. Using a hexagon wrench, loosen the screw. Adjust the protrusion of the roof panel link adjusting screw (labeled A).

      Protrusion: 

      8 mm (0.31 in.) 

      Fig 5: Identifying Roof Panel Link Adjusting Screw
      G05294282Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 6: Identifying Lock Screw And Adjusting Screw
      G05294283Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Close the roof by its own weight several times from the half open position.
      Fig 7: Closing Roof
      G05294284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Close the roof by its own weight from the half open position and place SST without locking the roof.

      SST 09802-00010 

      HINT:

      • Place SST so that it does not contact with the roof panel.
      • Place SST in alignment with line A, which is between the body panel and quarter window molding.
        Fig 8: Identifying Quarter Window Molding
        G05294285Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Check that line B on the upper part of SST aligns with the roof line.

      HINT:

      • When the roof line is not aligned with SST line B in the longitudinal direction, adjust the roof panel link sub-assembly forward or backward to align the roof line with SST reference line.
      • When the roof line is not aligned with SST reference dot line B in the vertical direction, adjust either by turning the adjusting screw or with roof panel link sub-assembly shims. After adjustment, close the roof by its own weight several times from the half open position and confirm the alignment.
    6. Using a hexagon wrench, tighten the roof panel link with the 2 screws.

      Torque: 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 9: Adjusting Roof Line
      G05294286Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Close the roof by its own weight from the half open position.
      Fig 10: Closing Roof
      G05294287Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Measure the retract amount of the roof lock.
      1. Close the roof by its own weight from the half open position. Measure the distance A between the front header and roof panel at the point where the roof stops without locking.

        HINT:

        • Measure the retract amount without contact with the roof panel.
        • Mark the point at which the measurement was performed.
          Fig 11: Identifying Roof Lock Unlocked
          G05294288Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Lock the roof and measure the distance B between the front header and roof panel.

        HINT:

        Measure at the same point as in the previous step.

        C (Retract amount of roof lock) = A - B

        Fig 12: Identifying Roof Lock Locked
        G05294289Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Fig 13: Identifying Roof Lock Clearance
        G05294290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Adjust the removable roof auxiliary catch assembly.
      1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, adjust the removable roof auxiliary catch assembly to mark C within the specified value.

        Standard value: 

        C = 3.5 +-1 mm (0.14 +-0.04 in.) 

        If C is not as specified, adjust the catch by turning the adjusting screw. 

    10. Place SST and check that reference line B at the upper part of SST aligns approximately with the roof line.

      SST 09802-00010 

      Fig 14: Adjusting Removable Roof Auxiliary Catch Assembly
      G05294291Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 15: Identifying Quarter Window Molding
      G05294292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Depending on the vehicle condition, the roof line may not align with the SST reference line B.

    11. Check the installation condition.

      If necessary, repeat the adjustment.

      Fig 16: Identifying Roof Line Clearance
      G05294293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  15. INSTALL FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  16. INSTALL FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  17. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  18. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  19. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK BOARD (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  21. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  22. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  23. INSTALL WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  24. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  25. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  26. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE RH 
    1. Attach the claw labeled A and claw labeled B to install the trim cover.
    2. Install the 4 clips.
      Fig 17: Identifying Claw Labeled A And Claw Labeled B
      G05294294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. INSTALL DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL 
    1. Attach the 4 claws to install the bezel.
  28. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

  29. INSTALL NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the luggage compartment light and connect the connector.
    2. Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.
      Fig 18: Identifying Claws And Cover
      G05294295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. INSTALL FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER 
    1. Install the front luggage compartment trim cover with the 4 clips.
      Fig 19: Identifying Front Luggage Compartment Trim Cover And Clips
      G05294296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 4 clips.

      HINT:

      Use the same procedures described for the other side.

      Fig 20: Identifying Clips
      G05294297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE RH 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the side plate.
      Fig 21: Identifying Claws And Side Plate
      G05294298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

  33. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER INNER LOWER 
    1. Install the trim cover with 6 clips.
      Fig 22: Identifying Trim Cover And Clips
      G05294299Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the tonneau cover with the 2 covers and 2 nuts.
      Fig 23: Identifying Tonneau Cover With Covers And Nuts
      G05294300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Install the tonneau cover stopper with the 2 bolts.
    2. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, install the screw.
    3. Install the 2 covers.
    4. Install the guide rail stopper.
      Fig 24: Identifying Guide Rail Stopper And Cover
      G05294301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

  37. INSTALL REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the trim cover with the 4 clips.
      Fig 25: Identifying Trim Cover And Clips
      G05294302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. INSTALL LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the strikers with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 26: Identifying Strikers And Bolts
      G05294303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. INSTALL TOOL BOX COVER 
  40. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH 
    1. Install the trim cover with the 3 clips.
      Fig 27: Identifying Trim Cover And Clips
      G05294304Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

  42. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT 
  43. INSTALL SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY 
  44. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 
    1. Attach the 4 clips to install the finish plate.
      Fig 28: Identifying Clips And Finish Plate
      G05294305Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  46. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
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