Toyota 4Runner: Removal

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Sliding Roof / Convertible / Sliding Roof Housing / Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the roof headlining assembly (See page ).

3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH (See page ).

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Detach the 5 claws and remove the side garnish.

6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a T25 "TORX" driver, remove the 4 screws and glass.

8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Remove the sliding roof weatherstrip.

9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.

(b) Remove the 8 bolts and 4 nuts.

NOTICE:

Be sure that the nuts are fully threaded onto the bolts.

(d) Pull the sliding roof housing sub-assembly downward and detach the 2 claws of the sliding roof lock catch plate LH from the stud bolt as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

*1	Bracket (Roof Panel)
*2	Sliding Roof Lock Catch Plate LH Claw
*3	Sliding Roof Housing Sub-assembly

NOTICE:

Performing this procedure breaks the claws of the sliding roof lock catch plate LH so that the sliding roof housing sub-assembly can be removed. However, do not use excessive force.

(e) Remove the 4 nuts and sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

(f) Detach the 2 claws and remove the sliding roof lock catch plate LH from the sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

HINT:

The sliding roof lock catch plate LH is used when the vehicle is assembled at the factory and is not needed for reinstallation.

Components

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