Home Vehicle Exterior Sliding Roof/Convertible SLIDING ROOF HOUSING
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Sliding Roof/Convertible
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002LPC00BX
Title: SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING: DISASSEMBLY (2008 LX570)

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF LOCK CATCH PLATE LH

2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY


(a) Detach the bracket claw and remove the bracket.


(b) Remove the 2 bolts, room light bracket and drive gear.

3. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY



(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Detach the 4 claws and remove the sliding roof piece LH and RH.

(c) Slide and remove the trim.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER LH


(a) Remove the stopper.

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SUNSHADE STOPPER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly except when replacing it.


(a) Remove the 2 screws and 2 stoppers.


(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and slide the rear roof drip channel rearward to remove it.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


(c) Hold down the window deflector.


(d) Place matchmarks on the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly at locations A and B as shown in the illustration.


(e) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.