SLIDING ROOF HOUSING > INSTALLATION

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1. Install the sliding roof housing sub-assembly with the 8 bolts and 8 nuts.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Mark	*2	Marking
   *a	Installation depth	-	-

   Torque:

   Nut:

   5.5 N*m{ 56 kgf*cm , 49 in.*lbf }

   Bolt:

   8.0 N*m{ 82 kgf*cm , 71 in.*lbf }

2. Connect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses to the sliding roof housing sub-assembly.
   

   Installation depth:

   20 mm (0.0394 in.) or more
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Make sure to align the marking of the hoses with the mark of the sliding roof housing.
      
   2. Be sure to install the drain hoses properly to prevent entry of water.
      

1. Engage the 2 claws to install the rear No. 2 side rail spacer LH.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Check that the power switch is off.
   

2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
   

   CAUTION:

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

3. Temporarily install the curtain shield airbag assembly with the 5 hooks.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not twist the curtain shield airbag assembly when installing it.

4. Install 5 new bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
   
   

   
   
   
   

   Torque:

   9.8 N*m{ 100 kgf*cm , 87 in.*lbf }

5. Install the curtain shield airbag assembly to the body panel with 4 new clips and 4 new spacers in the order shown in the illustration
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Pin	*2	Clip
   *3	Airbag	*4	Body
   *5	Spacer	-	-

6. Install the 4 pins.
   

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the pins of the clips are pushed in firmly.

7. Connect the curtain shield airbag connector.
   

   NOTICE:

   When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

8. Push in the lock to install the airbag connector.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the sliding roof weatherstrip as follows:
   
   

   1. Position the joint of the weatherstrip at the rear center.
      

   2. Align the alignment mark (brown) on the weatherstrip with the alignment mark (green) at the corners of the sliding roof panel sub-assembly and install the weatherstrip.
      

   
   
   

   3. Install the lip of the weatherstrip firmly.
      
      

      
      
      
      
      

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      *1	Joint	*2	Rear
      *3	Alignment Mark (Brown)	*4	Alignment Mark (Green)
      *a	Normal	*b	Abnormal
      *c	Pinched	*d	Exposed
      *e	Gap (raised, wavy, etc.)	-	-

1. Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, temporarily install the sliding roof glass sub-assembly with the 4 screws.
   

2. Perform a level check.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

   1. Check the difference in level for "a" between the roof panel and the upper surface of the weather strip when the sliding roof glass is fully closed.
      

      Standard:

      Area	Measurement
      A - A	0 + 1.0 mm (0 + 0.0394 in.) 0 - 2.0 mm (0 - 0.0787 in.)
      B - B	0 + 2.0 mm (0 + 0.0787 in.) 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.0394 in.)
      C - C	0 + 1.5 mm (0 + 0.0591 in.) 0 - 1.5 mm (0 - 0.0591 in.)
      D - D	0 + 1.5 mm (0 + 0.0591 in.) 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.0394 in.)

      HINT:

      "+" represents the condition that the glass is above the panel level. "-" represents the condition that the glass is below the panel level.

3. Perform a gap check.
   

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   *a

   Even

   
   

   1. Check the gap between the roof panel and roof glass.
      

      NOTICE:

      The gap must be even all around.

4. After adjusting the sliding roof glass, using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, install the sliding roof glass sub-assembly with the 4 screws.
   

   Torque:

   5.5 N*m{ 56 kgf*cm , 49 in.*lbf }

1. After adjusting the sliding roof glass sub-assembly, check for water leaks.
   

2. If there are any leaks, readjust the sliding roof glass sub-assembly.
   

1. Press the TILT UP switch to tilt the roof glass up until it is fully tilted upward.
   

2. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 sliding roof side garnish LH.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Press the TILT UP switch to tilt the roof glass up until it is fully tilted upward.
   

2. Align the front end of the garnish with the shaded portion, and then install the No. 2 sliding roof side garnish LH.
   

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   *a	Shaded Portion

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Press the TILT UP switch to tilt the roof glass down until it is fully tilted upward.
   

2. After adjusting the sliding roof glass sub-assembly, inspect for water leaks.
   

3. If there are any leaks, readjust the sliding roof glass sub-assembly.