SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF) > Sunroof Assembly
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">
• When removing the clip, use great care not to damage the trim panel - roof assembly.
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">
2. Remove the lid assembly - sunroof.
(1) Completely close the lid assembly - sunroof, and open the sunshade assembly.
(2) Remove the TORX® bolt, and then remove the lid assembly - sunroof.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the lid assembly - sunroof.
Preparation tool:
TORX® T25

3. Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. Roof Trim > REMOVAL">
4. Disconnect the harness connector of the motor assembly.
5. Remove the drain tube - sunroof.
NOTE:
When removing the drain tube - sunroof completely, perform the step 8).

6. Remove the rail assembly.
(1) Remove the curtain airbag module. Curtain Airbag Module > REMOVAL">
(2) Remove the bolts, and then remove the bracket - assist rail.

(3) Remove the bolts and then remove the sunroof bracket.

(4) Remove the bolts, then remove the rail assembly.

7. Remove the drain tube - sunroof.
NOTE:
For easy replacement work, attach a string when pulling the drain tube - sunroof.
(1) Remove the cover side sill - front INN and cover side sill - front. Lower Inner Trim > REMOVAL">
(2) Disconnect each connector, bolt and clip, then remove the connector holder.
(3) Remove the front side of drain tube - sunroof.
(4) Remove the mat - rear floor and the spacer - rear floor.
(5) Remove the rear side of drain tube - sunroof.

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Hill start assist system
WARNING
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assist when starting on an incline.
It is not a substitute for proper parking procedures. Always engage the
parking brake and confirm the vehicle remains stationary before releasing the
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